Kent · England
Sink & basin repair in Etchinghill, Kent
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Etchinghill, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Sink repair in Etchinghill, done in place
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. Common call-outs are for chips on the rim or front edge and cracks around the tap holes or waste, across enamelled basins, Belfast and butler sinks and antique & period basins.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Etchinghill (CT18)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
For anyone letting property in or around Etchinghill, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
We price from photos so you do not 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.
Where we work around Etchinghill
Etchinghill is about 3 miles north of Hythe, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 58 miles away.
All of CT18 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include St Marys Close, Meriden Walk and St Marys Drive. We also travel to Lyminge (1 mile north), Postling (1 mile west), Woodland (2 miles north-west), Skeete (2 miles north-west) and Ottinge (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Ashford (10 miles west), Canterbury (12 miles north), Dover (9 miles east), Folkestone (4 miles south-east), Deal (15 miles north-east) and Hythe (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Etchinghill
Around Etchinghill, we work in homes near Brockhill Park Performing Arts College and Lyminge Church of England Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Sandling station, about 2 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Royal Victoria Hospital (3.8 miles south-east) and Elham Valley Countryside Centre And Railway Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Tolsford Hill.
Other services in Etchinghill
Common questions in Etchinghill
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Etchinghill.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, typically with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What we’re called out for in Etchinghill
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Common reasons people in Etchinghill contact us are:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Chips on a built-in basin
- An antique basin with chips
- Crazing in the glaze
Questions to ask before booking
- Who will actually do the work
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How long it needs to cure
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a couple of hours for most chips, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
For a price in Etchinghill, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Get chips repaired early
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it doesn’t get chipped again.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, 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.
Repairing versus replacing in Etchinghill
Basins are frequently built into vanity units or tiled in, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- Colour-matched on site
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Normally one visit, start to finish
See our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
