Plymouth · England
Sink & basin repair in Ham, Plymouth
Sink repair across Ham and nearby, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Sink repair at your home in Ham
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. The basin stays on the wall. We are often asked to fix chips on the rim or front edge and a period basin that needs restoring, on enamelled basins, Belfast and butler sinks and vanity unit basins.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Ham and across Plymouth.
- Area
- Ham (PL2, PL5)
- Area hub
- Plymouth
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, 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.
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Ham. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A picture taken from further back
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use mild cleaners only
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin, which can stain the repair area. Early repair keeps it a small job.
How the visit works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes a couple of hours for most chips. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
If you’re in Ham 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.
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About Ham
Ham is about 2 miles west of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Whether you are in the middle of Ham or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Ham is one of 59 towns and villages in Plymouth we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL2 and PL5. Whether you live on Ham Lane, Scott Road and Lopes Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Main roads around Ham include the A3064, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Ham: North Prospect (1 mile south), Weston Mill (1 mile west), Pennycross (1 mile east), Milehouse (1 mile south-east) and Keyham (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Burraton (3 miles west), Plympton St Maurice (6 miles east), Plymstock (4 miles south-east), Sherford (6 miles south-east), St Stephens (3 miles west) and Oreston (3 miles south-east). Ham is among the bigger towns we cover in Plymouth.
Around Ham
Around Ham, we work in homes near Lion & Column pub, Mayflower Academy and Marine Academy Detachment. Also close by are All Saints Church of England Academy (0.5 miles north-east), Central Park (0.9 miles south-east), St James the Less (less than half a mile west) and North Prospect Library (under half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Keyham station, roughly 0.9 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Plymouth General Hospital (1.7 miles south-west) and Saltash Heritage (2.2 miles west).
When we would advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Ham
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
What else we do in Ham
Repair or replace in Ham?
A basin is usually fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Our sink repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ham
- Work done at your home or business
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- One price list for the whole UK
- A fixed quote before booking
Take a look at our full price list.
What we are called out for in Ham
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, which can crack it around the holes.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips around the rim
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether the price covers travel
Questions from Ham
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. We repair it where it is, without disconnecting anything.
Are there extra charges for Ham?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What happens after I send photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Do you cover Ham?
We do. We send a technician to Ham for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, very often. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
