Surrey · England
Sink Repair in Guildford
Fixed-price sink repair in Guildford and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Guildford questions
Do you cover the whole of Surrey?
The whole UK, including all of Surrey. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
How do I book?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. The repair is done in place, with the taps left connected.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How we handle sink repair in Guildford
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, whatever they’re made of. There’s no plumbing to disconnect. Whether it’s cracks around the tap holes or waste and an antique basin with chips, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Guildford as everywhere else we work.
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Get chips repaired early
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use mild cleaners only
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Guildford and the surrounding area
Guildford is about 27 miles south-west of London, in Surrey. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover all 395 towns and villages in Surrey. Our jobs stretch from Guildford to London (27 miles away).
Here we cover the GU1, GU2, GU4 and GU3 postcode area. From Church Road, Market Street and High Street or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Guildford is on the A3 and A25, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Bellfields (1 mile north), Abbotswood (1 mile south-east), Stoughton (1 mile north-west), Westborough (1 mile west) and Burpham (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Woking (5 miles north), Camberley (9 miles north-west), Epsom (15 miles north-east), Farnham (10 miles west), Egham (13 miles north) and Walton-on-Thames (12 miles north-east). Guildford is among the bigger towns we cover in Surrey.
Landmarks near Guildford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Surrey Maths School, Sandfield Primary School and Guildford High School. Also close by are Church of St John the Evangelist (less than half a mile east), Stoke Park (within half a mile east) and The King's Head pub (less than half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is London Road (Guildford) station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Guildford Castle (0.9 miles south) and Guildford House (0.8 miles south). Not far away are Silent Pool and Pewley Hill.
Landlord and trade work in Guildford
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can generally use the basin later that day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Nearby places to Guildford
What else we do in Guildford
When to call us in Guildford
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Fine cracks across the glaze
What your quote should include
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How soon you can use it again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Plumbing leaks
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Guildford
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
What affects the price in Guildford
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Guildford. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
