Hertfordshire · England

Sink & basin repair in Farnham, Hertfordshire

Our technicians come to Farnham for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A crazed, tired basin
  • A chipped basin edge
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need sink repair in Farnham?

Sink repair at your home in Farnham

Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. If you are dealing with damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and damage to a basin in a vanity unit, we can normally put it right.

We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish
Location
Farnham (CM23)
County
Hertfordshire
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Our work in Farnham

Farnham is about 2 miles north of Bishop's Stortford, in Hertfordshire. Across the CM23 area, a technician comes to you. Farnham is one of 381 towns and villages in Hertfordshire where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 30 miles away.

Every address in CM23 is covered. Neighbouring places we cover include Uppend (1 mile north), Mount Pleasant (1 mile north), Manuden (2 miles north-east), Bentfield Green (2 miles east) and Stansted Mountfitchet (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Stevenage (14 miles west), Hoddesdon (12 miles south-west), Hertford (12 miles south-west), Ware (10 miles south-west), Baldock (15 miles north-west) and Broxbourne (13 miles south-west).

Around Farnham

Our clients here include homes close to Farnham Church of England Primary School, Church of St Mary the Virgin and St Mary's Catholic School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Stansted Mountfitchet station, about 2.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Moated mound (1.7 miles south-west) and Herts and Essex Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Portingbury Hills and Aubrey Buxton Nature Reserve.

Map of Farnham © OpenStreetMap contributors

Honest limits

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • A crack that leaks right through the basin
  • A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
  • Widespread crazing

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

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

Should I try a DIY kit first?

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

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.

Why repair rather than replace?

Basins are frequently built into vanity units or tiled in, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Prices start from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.

What you get with us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface

See our full price list.

What affects the price in Farnham

Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Farnham. The price reflects:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How many areas need work
  • The material

Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

How to get a fixed price

You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale

If you’re in Farnham and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

The process

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
  2. The area is degreased and keyed.
  3. Filler is built up and sanded flush.
  4. We match the colour and the gloss.
  5. We tidy up and give you the curing time.

How to prepare

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Getting a price

Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your CM23 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Farnham questions

Do the materials smell?

Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

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

Is a crack in a basin repairable?

Surface cracks can normally be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

Will the price change on the day?

Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.

Do you need sink repair in Farnham?

Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
  • Crazing in the glaze
  • A chipped vanity basin
  • Chips on the rim or front edge

What your quote should include

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • Who turns up on the day
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How your room will be protected

Choosing a repair company

How to care for the repair

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Keep straighteners away from the basin
  • Store toiletries on a shelf
  • Have new chips repaired quickly
  • Steer clear of harsh chemicals

Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it doesn’t get chipped again.

Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.

Repairs by material

Composite and resin

Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.

Period and antique

Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.

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