Medway · England
Sink & basin repair in Cooling, Medway
Sink repair across Cooling and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Crazing in the glaze
Sink repair at your home in Cooling
If the entire basin is crazed or worn, we can resurface it in place, giving it an even new finish. We’re often asked to fix damage to a basin in a vanity unit and an antique basin with chips, on ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and antique & period basins.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Medway.
- Where
- Cooling (ME3)
- Region
- Medway
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Cooling
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Common reasons people in Cooling contact us are:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A chipped basin edge
- An antique basin with chips
Before booking anyone
- Who turns up on the day
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What aftercare is recommended
- What protection goes down before work starts
Nearby places to Cooling
Also in Cooling
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Get chips repaired early
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Use mild cleaners only
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it doesn’t get chipped again.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Cooling and the surrounding area
Cooling is about 5 miles north of Rochester, in Medway. From the centre of Cooling to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Cooling is one of 68 towns and villages in Medway we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 27 miles away.
Jobs in ME3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Main Road and Cooling Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Cooling: Cooling Street (1 mile south-west), High Halstow (2 miles east), Sharnal Street (2 miles south-east), Fenn Street (2 miles east) and Chattenden (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Gillingham (6 miles south), Chatham (7 miles south), Rochester (5 miles south), Rainham (7 miles south-east), Strood (5 miles south-west) and Luton (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Cooling
Around Cooling, we work in homes near St James' Church, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Higham station, roughly 3.3 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Upnor Castle (3.4 miles south) and French Hospital (4.8 miles south). The countryside around Cooling includes Canvey Wick and Gad's Hill.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from the fittings
- Widespread crazing
- A basin cracked through and leaking
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Repair or replace in Cooling?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Cooling. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Colour-matched on site
- Work done at your home or business
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our prices page.
Cooling questions
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It generally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- The basin can typically be used later that day or the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Ensure the area is dry
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cooling
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cooling as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
