Oxfordshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Childrey, Oxfordshire
Sink repair for Childrey, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Crazing in the glaze
Sink repair in Childrey, done in place
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Whether it’s chips around the rim and cracks around the tap holes or waste, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Childrey (OX12)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Childrey questions
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
Will you remove the sink?
No. The repair is done in place, without disconnecting anything.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Why repair rather than replace?
A basin is typically fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Our sink repair starts from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Childrey
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One price list for the entire UK
Take a look at our prices page.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Plumbing leaks
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Childrey. What changes the price is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the entire basin
- Details of any past repairs
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
About Childrey
Childrey is about 2 miles west of Wantage, in Oxfordshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 443 places across Oxfordshire. Our jobs stretch from Childrey to London (about 60 miles away).
Here we cover the OX12 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as High Street, Hollow Way and Stowhill, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include West Challow (1 mile north-east), East Challow (1 mile east), Letcombe Regis (1 mile south-east), Letcombe Bassett (2 miles south-east) and Wantage (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Didcot (10 miles east), Abingdon-on-Thames (11 miles north-east), Witney (14 miles north), Carterton (14 miles north), Grove (3 miles north-east) and Faringdon (7 miles north-west).
What’s near Childrey
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Ridgeway Church of England (C) Primary School, The Hatchet Public House and King Alfred's. Well-known places in the area include Williams F1 Grand Prix Collection (3.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Childrey includes Letcombe Valley and Chain Hill.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Get chips repaired early
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
Use gentle cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
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