Norfolk · England

Sink & basin repair in East Lexham, Norfolk

Sink repair in and around East Lexham: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Knocks from hair straighteners
  • Chips around the rim
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Sink repair near East Lexham

Sink repair at your home in East Lexham

When a basin is worn or crazed all over, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. If you’re dealing with a chipped vanity basin and chips on the rim or front edge, we can typically put it right, on antique & period basins, Belfast and butler sinks and ceramic & vitreous china basins alike.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white
Where
East Lexham (PE32)
Area hub
Norfolk
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Repair or replace: which is better?

A basin is usually fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Our sink repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

Why book with us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

See our pricing.

How to look after the repair

So the finish stays in good condition for years:

  • Do not overtighten taps
  • Use mild cleaners only
  • Have new chips repaired quickly
  • Keep straighteners away from the basin

Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.

An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.

Repairs by material

Vitreous china

Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.

Period and antique

Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.

For landlords and businesses

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Norfolk and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.

What affects the price in East Lexham

Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to East Lexham. The price comes down to:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How easy the damage is to reach

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Getting a price from pictures

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • Any details about the material
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your PE32 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

The process

The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.

  1. The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
  2. We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
  3. It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
  4. The colour is matched by hand.
  5. We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.

How to prepare

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Get a quote

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

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East Lexham and nearby

East Lexham is about 8 miles west of Dereham, in Norfolk. Anywhere in PE32, we come to you. East Lexham is one of 797 places in Norfolk we cover.

Here we cover the PE32 postcode area. Nearby, we also work in Litcham (2 miles east), Fiddler's Green (2 miles west), Rougham (3 miles north-west), Weasenham All Saints (3 miles north) and Weasenham St Peter (3 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover King's Lynn (14 miles west), Dereham (8 miles east), Watton (11 miles south), Swaffham (6 miles south-west), Fakenham (9 miles north-east) and Fairstead (13 miles west).

What’s near East Lexham

Our clients here include homes close to Litcham School, Church of St Andrew and Litcham Common, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Litcham Village Museum (1.8 miles east) and Castle Acre Castle (2.6 miles south-west).

Map of East Lexham © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

East Lexham questions

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Can you keep the maker’s mark?

Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.

What happens next?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

What happens if you find more damage?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Can a chip in a sink be fixed?

Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.

Honest limits

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:

  • A basin that moves on its brackets
  • Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
  • Through cracks that let water out

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we work on in East Lexham

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