Greater Manchester · England
Sink & basin repair in Fallowfield, Greater Manchester
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Fallowfield, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips around the rim
- Crazing in the glaze
Sink repair in Fallowfield, done in place
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Typical jobs include fine cracks across the glaze and chips on the rim or front edge, on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Fallowfield (M14, M20, M19)
- Region
- Greater Manchester
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Repair chips before they stain
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Also in Fallowfield
Common questions in Fallowfield
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Greater Manchester, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Where we work around Fallowfield
Fallowfield is about 1 mile north of Burnage, in Greater Manchester. Across the M14 area, we carry out the work at your property. Fallowfield is one of 72 towns and villages in Greater Manchester we cover.
Every address in M14, M20 and M19 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include Riga Road, Lorne Road and Derby Road, all of which we cover. Fallowfield sits on or near the A34, which makes travel easy. Close by, we cover Ladybarn (1 mile south), Old Moat (1 mile west), Rusholme (1 mile north), Victoria Park (1 mile north) and Burnage (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Wythenshawe (4 miles south-west), Northern Quarter (3 miles north), Chinatown (3 miles north), Ancoats (3 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Openshaw (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Fallowfield
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of the Holy Innocents and St James, Queen of Hearts pub and St James' CofE Primary School and the streets around them. You will also find Manchester Enterprise Academy Central (0.6 miles east), Platt Fields Park (0.5 miles north-west), Withington Girls' School (within half a mile south-west) and University of Manchester Library (1.7 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Mauldeth Road station, roughly 0.7 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Manchester Castle (3.2 miles north) and Manchester Precinct Centre (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Fallowfield includes Unicorn Grocery.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Alexandra Park (1.4 miles west)
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
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.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fallowfield
- Colour-matched on site
- One visit for most repairs
- A fixed quote before booking
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our pricing.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Through cracks that let water out
- Plumbing leaks
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a few hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
If you are in Fallowfield and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Fallowfield
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Greater Manchester 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 photos, the address and how to get access.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
