Kent · England
Sink Repair in Crayford
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Crayford and across Kent. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips around the rim
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Widespread crazing
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Plumbing leaks
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Crayford
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
Sink repair in Crayford, done in place
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. We’re frequently asked to fix a chipped vanity basin and cracks starting at the waste, on antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Crayford (DA1, DA5, DA7)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Crayford
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Our work in Crayford
Crayford is about 2 miles west of Dartford, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in all 922 towns and villages across Kent. Our jobs stretch from Crayford to London (about 12 miles away).
All of DA1, DA5 and DA7 is within our area. Whether you live on Swan Lane, Dale Road and Ross Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Crayford include Bowmans (1 mile south), Barnes Cray (1 mile north-east), Barnehurst (1 mile north-west), Coldblow (1 mile south-west) and Wilmington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Sevenoaks (12 miles south), Gravesend (9 miles east), Northfleet (7 miles east), Swanley (4 miles south), Swanscombe (5 miles east) and Windmill Hill (8 miles east).
Local landmarks in Crayford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wentworth Primary School, St Catherine's Catholic School and Haberdashers' Aske's Crayford Academy, among other places. Also close by are Braeburn Park (0.5 miles south-west), Church of St Paulinus (0.5 miles north-west) and The Bear and Ragged Staff pub (under half a mile north-west). Crayford has its own railway station: Crayford station. Nearby you’ll also find West Hill Hospital (1.3 miles east) and Stone Castle (4.2 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Wansunt Pit.
- Local facilities include Colyers (1.6 miles north)
Repairing versus replacing in Crayford
A basin is normally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Crayford
- Everything repaired in place
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our prices page.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Common problems we fix in Crayford
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, so chips are common. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
People generally call us after spotting something like this:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips around the rim
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Questions to ask before you book
- How the colour is matched
- When it can be used again
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can usually use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Your questions about sink repair in Crayford
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Places near Crayford
What else we do in Crayford
Landlord and trade work in Crayford
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
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.
