Kent · England
Sink & basin repair in Forstal, Kent
We travel to Forstal for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Knocks from hair straighteners
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Kent and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
About our sink repair in Forstal
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Common call-outs are for damage to a basin in a vanity unit and crazing in the glaze, in ceramic & vitreous china basins, antique & period basins and enamelled basins.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Forstal (ME20)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Forstal
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Quotes from your photos
You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can give you a fixed price.
Different materials, different repairs
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
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Store toiletries on a shelf
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
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.
How the visit works
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- You can generally use the basin later that day or the next.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear the area around the damage
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Forstal, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Forstal
Fine crazing in the glaze is usually down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
People typically call us after spotting something like this:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- An original basin worth saving
- Crazing in the glaze
Before you book anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if they find more damage
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Common questions in Forstal
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Forstal included. Travel is included in the price.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- 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 booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About Forstal
Forstal is about 3 miles north-west of Maidstone, in Kent. Anywhere in ME20, we come to you. Our technicians cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. We work right across the region, from Forstal to London (about 29 miles away).
We cover every part of ME20 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Beddow Way and Forstal Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Forstal include Pratling Street (1 mile north-east), Eccles (1 mile north-west), New Hythe (2 miles west), Burham (2 miles north) and Larkfield (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Maidstone (3 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (11 miles east), Dartford (15 miles north-west), Sevenoaks (13 miles west), Royal Tunbridge Wells (15 miles south-west) and Gravesend (10 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Forstal
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Peter's Church of England Primary School, Aylesford School and Tyland Barn and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Bush pub (0.5 miles west) and Methodist Church Including Sunday School (0.5 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Aylesford station, about 1.2 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Medway megaliths (1 mile north) and Maidstone Hospital (2 miles south). The countryside around Forstal includes Boxley Hills and Burham Down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
