Kent · England
Sink Repair for Chitty homes
Our repair technicians come to Chitty for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips around the rim
- An antique basin with chips
How we handle sink repair in Chitty
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. Whether it’s fine cracks across the glaze and an original basin worth saving, we can help, whatever the material.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Chitty (CT3)
- County
- Kent
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Basins are frequently built into vanity units or tiled in, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why us?
- No need to remove anything
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Chitty. The price reflects:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed price
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- A basin that moves on its brackets
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
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.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Chitty questions
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you disconnect the taps?
Not at all. We protect the area around it and work in place.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Signs you need sink repair in Chitty
Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors chip the rim and front edge. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Common reasons people in Chitty contact us are:
- An antique basin with chips
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips around the rim
- A crazed, tired basin
Before booking anyone
- How your room will be protected
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How the colour is matched
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes a couple of hours for most chips, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
If you’re in Chitty and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Covering Chitty
Chitty is about 4 miles south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Jobs in Chitty are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Chitty is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. Our jobs stretch from Chitty to London (57 miles away).
Every address in CT3 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Chitty include Chislet (1 mile west), Hollow Street (1 mile south-west), Boyden Gate (1 mile north-west), Old Tree (1 mile west) and Highstead (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Dover (14 miles south), Ramsgate (9 miles east), Broadstairs (10 miles east) and Whitstable (7 miles west).
What’s near Chitty
In Chitty, that means homes near Church of St Mary the Virgin, Grove Ferry Picnic Area and Chislet Church of England Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, about 4 miles north-west. A little further out are St Martins Hospital (5.8 miles south-west). Open spaces near Chitty include West Blean and Thornden Woods.
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
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