Greater London · England
Sink Repair in Dulwich
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Dulwich, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- An original basin worth saving
About our sink repair in Dulwich
From cloakroom basins to period pieces, whatever they’re made of. Taps and wastes stay connected. If you’re dealing with chips around the rim and damage to a basin in a vanity unit, we can typically put it right, on Belfast and butler sinks, vanity unit basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins alike.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Dulwich (SE22, SE21, SE23)
- Region
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Dulwich. What changes the price is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Should you replace it?
A basin is generally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dulwich
- No extra charge for your area
- A fixed quote before booking
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing.
Where we work around Dulwich
Dulwich is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Hill, in Greater London. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover 764 places in Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: SE22, SE21 and SE23. Streets in the area include Court Lane, Druce Road and Boxall Road, and we cover them all. Dulwich sits on or near the A2216, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Dulwich include Dulwich Village (1 mile north-west), West Dulwich (1 mile south), Herne Hill (1 mile north-west), Sydenham Hill (1 mile south-east) and Forest Hill (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover London (4 miles north), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Dulwich
Typical jobs here are in homes near Alleyn's School, Christ's Chapel of God's Gift and The Charter School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Dulwich Park (under half a mile west), The Crown and Greyhound pub (less than half a mile north-west) and St Anthony's Catholic Primary School (under half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is West Dulwich station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Lewisham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles east) and Greenwich Castle (4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Knight's Hill and Centre for Wildlife Gardening.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Nunhead (1.8 miles north-east)
Signs you need sink repair in Dulwich
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
The things clients generally mention when they call are:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips around the rim
Before booking anyone
- What prep work is covered
- How your room will be protected
- How long it needs to cure
- What aftercare is recommended
Dulwich: your questions answered
Do you disconnect the taps?
Not at all. We protect the area around it and work in place.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Surface cracks can generally be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Do you work in Dulwich?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Dulwich and the rest of Greater London. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a couple of hours for most chips, tidy-up included.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Plumbing leaks
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
