West Sussex · England
Sink & basin repair in Fishbourne, West Sussex
Our technicians come to Fishbourne for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- An antique basin with chips
How we handle sink repair in Fishbourne
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, matching the colour and gloss. The basin stays on the wall. We work on vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and common reasons people get in touch are cracks starting at the waste and chips on the rim or front edge.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Fishbourne (PO19, PO18)
- Area hub
- West Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Common problems we fix in Fishbourne
Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Chips around the rim
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Crazing in the glaze
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
- How changes to the job are handled
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Fishbourne use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a basin often brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. Repairing it avoids those problems. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fishbourne
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our full price list.
Fishbourne: your questions answered
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Often. Send us pictures and we will tell you.
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When a repair is not the answer
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaks from the fittings
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
What affects the price in Fishbourne
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking.
Quotes from your pictures
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the entire basin
- Details of any past repairs
If you’re in Fishbourne and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the work takes a couple of hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Fishbourne and the surrounding area
Fishbourne is about 1 mile west of Chichester, in West Sussex. We travel to homes and businesses in Fishbourne and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Fishbourne is one of 371 places in West Sussex where we work. Our nearest city page is London, about 55 miles away.
Every address in PO19 and PO18 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Creek End, Palatine Gardens and Claver Gardens. We also cover the places around Fishbourne: Apuldram (1 mile south), Broadbridge (2 miles west), Bosham (2 miles west), East Ashling (2 miles north-west) and Bosham Hoe (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Bognor Regis (6 miles south-east), Selsey (7 miles south), Littlehampton (12 miles east), Emsworth (6 miles west), Rustington (13 miles east) and Angmering (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Fishbourne
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bishop Luffa School, Fishbourne CofE Primary School and Church of St Peter and St Mary, among other places. There’s a railway station in Fishbourne itself: Fishbourne station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Chichester Castle (1.6 miles east) and St Richard's Hospital (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Stoke Down and Kingley Vale National Nature Reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
