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Sink Repair in Chidham

Sink repair across Chidham and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks starting at the waste
  • Chips on the rim or front edge
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Sink repair near Chidham

Where we work around Chidham

Chidham is about 4 miles west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Chidham is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our jobs stretch from Chidham to London (about 57 miles away).

Jobs in PO18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Chidham Lane, Harbour Way and Cot Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you are just outside Chidham, we cover Nutbourne (1 mile north-west), Bosham (1 mile east), Broadbridge (1 mile east), Hambrook (1 mile north) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Bognor Regis (9 miles east), Chichester (4 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Littlehampton (15 miles east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west) and Portfield (5 miles east).

Around Chidham

Our customers here include homes close to The Parish Church of St Mary, Bourne Community College and Chidham Parochial Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Nutbourne station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. A little further out are Warblington Castle (4.1 miles west) and St Richard's Hospital (4.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Nutborne Marshes and Stoke Down.

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Sink repair in Chidham without replacing anything

When a basin is worn or crazed all over, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. We work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins, and people most often call us about a crazed, tired basin and cracks around the tap holes or waste.

All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in West Sussex.

Before and after: a chip on the front of a bathroom basin repaired
Location
Chidham (PO18)
County
West Sussex
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What affects the price in Chidham

Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Chidham. What changes the price is:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • The material and finish
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • How hard the colour is to match

A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Getting a price from photos

You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Details of any past repairs
  • One picture of the whole basin
  • Where you are, by postcode

If you are in Chidham and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Repair or replace in Chidham?

A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why Chidham customers choose us

  • We leave the room as we found it
  • No need to remove anything
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Colour-matched on site

See our pricing.

Honest limits

We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
  • A crack that leaks right through the basin
  • A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we work on in Chidham

  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins
  • Belfast and butler sinks
  • Antique & period basins
  • Vanity unit basins
  • Enamelled basins

Different materials, different repairs

Period and antique

Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.

Composite and resin

Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Chidham

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Chidham questions

How much does sink repair cost in Chidham?

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

Will it make a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

Can you repair a cracked basin?

In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.

Can you repair an antique basin?

Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

Do you need to take the basin off the wall?

Not at all. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

The process

We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a couple of hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.

  1. We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
  2. The area is degreased and keyed.
  3. Filler is built up and sanded flush.
  4. We match the colour and the gloss.
  5. We tidy up and give you the curing time.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Getting a price

To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Get a fixed price

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Aftercare tips

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
  • Use mild cleaners only
  • Avoid abrasive pads
  • Have new chips repaired quickly

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.

A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Early repair keeps it a small job.

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