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Sink & basin repair in Forest Hill, Greater London
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Forest Hill. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- An original basin worth saving
Sink repair at your home in Forest Hill
We match the glaze as well as the colour, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. Repairs are polished to the same shine. Typical jobs include crazing in the glaze and an original basin worth saving, across ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and antique & period basins.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Forest Hill (SE23, SE22, SE26)
- County
- Greater London
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Should you replace it?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is typically the answer. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Forest Hill
- No extra charge for your area
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
See our prices page.
When to call us in Forest Hill
Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Comparing quotes
- Aftercare advice
- Who will actually do the work
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the price covers travel
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not overtighten taps
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Avoid abrasive pads
Use gentle cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
When we would advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Widespread crazing
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
What affects the price in Forest Hill
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Forest Hill. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Nearby places to Forest Hill
Other services in Forest Hill
The process
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Forest Hill, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Where we work around Forest Hill
Forest Hill is about 2 miles south-east of East Dulwich, in Greater London. Whether you are in the middle of Forest Hill or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 764 places in Greater London.
Jobs in SE23, SE22 and SE26 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Ewart Road, London Road and Rojack Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Honor Oak (1 mile north), Perry Vale (1 mile south-east), Brockley (1 mile north-east), Crofton Park (1 mile north-east) and Dulwich (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (4 miles north-west), City of Westminster (6 miles north-west), Marylebone (6 miles north-west), Kensington (7 miles north-west), St Pancras (6 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north).
Around Forest Hill
Our customers here include homes close to Harris Girls' Academy East Dulwich, Allenby Tutorial Trust and Capitol Cinema pub. Nearby too are Honor Oak Christian Fellowship Centre (under half a mile north-west), Fairlawn Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Peckham Rye (0.9 miles north). The nearest railway station is Honor Oak Park station, roughly 0.5 miles north-east. A little further out are Greenwich Castle (3.1 miles north-east) and Horniman Museum and Gardens (0.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include One Tree Hill and Knight's Hill.
- Local facilities include Nunhead (1.5 miles north)
FAQs for Forest Hill
How much does sink repair cost in Forest Hill?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send photos.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
