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Sink & basin repair in Crowhurst, East Sussex

Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Crowhurst, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
  • A crazed, tired basin
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Sink repair in Crowhurst

Sink repair in Crowhurst, done in place

A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. The chip is filled, shaped and polished so it blends into the glaze. If you’re dealing with a crack near the taps and fine cracks across the glaze, we can help.

Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Crowhurst and across East Sussex.

Where
Crowhurst (TN33)
County
East Sussex
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged ceramic basin restored

Signs you need sink repair in Crowhurst

Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, which can crack it around the holes.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Fine cracks across the glaze
  • Chips around the rim
  • Chips from dropped toiletries
  • A chipped vanity basin

Questions to ask before you book

  • What preparation is included
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • What happens if they find more damage

Our hiring checklist

Repairing versus replacing in Crowhurst

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. Our sink repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Why book with us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Most jobs done in one visit

See our pricing.

When a repair is not the answer

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Through cracks that let water out
  • Leaks from the fittings
  • A basin that moves on its brackets

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.

Surfaces we repair

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

DIY repairs versus a professional job

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Crowhurst. The price comes down to:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Access to the area
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How much damage there is

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A photo taken from further back
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

For a price in Crowhurst, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Looking after it afterwards

Looking after the surface is easy:

  • Use mild cleaners only
  • Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
  • Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
  • Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.

Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.

Our work in Crowhurst

Crowhurst is about 3 miles north-west of Hastings, in East Sussex. From the centre of Crowhurst to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Crowhurst is one of 289 places in East Sussex we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 50 miles away.

Every address in TN33 is within our area. Whether you live on Station Road, Craig Close and Old Forewood Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Crowhurst include Green Street (1 mile south-east), Hollington (2 miles south-east), Baldslow (2 miles east), Silverhill (3 miles south-east) and Bulverhythe (3 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Eastbourne (12 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (3 miles south-west), Hailsham (11 miles west), St Leonards (3 miles south-east), Polegate (12 miles west) and Hastings Old Town (4 miles south-east).

Around Crowhurst

We visit homes around Claverham Community College, The Parish Church of St George and Crowhurst CofE Primary School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Crowhurst itself: Crowhurst station. Other landmarks nearby include Hastings Castle (4.2 miles south-east) and Bexhill Hospital (2.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Church Wood and Robsack Wood and Senlac Hill.

Map of Crowhurst © OpenStreetMap contributors

Different materials, different repairs

Vitreous china

Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.

Period and antique

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

Questions from Crowhurst

Are you a vetted contractor?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Can you price it without visiting?

Generally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across East Sussex.

Do you restore period basins?

Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

What does sink repair cost?

Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

How it works

Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
  2. The area is degreased and keyed.
  3. We build up the filler and sand it flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched.
  5. We clear away and tell you when it can be used.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Getting a price

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Crowhurst, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Get a free quote

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