East Sussex · England
Sink & basin repair in Hankham, East Sussex
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for householders, landlords and businesses in Hankham. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- An antique basin with chips
Sink repair in Hankham, done in place
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Our technicians work on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and vanity unit basins, and people most often call us about chips from dropped toiletries and an original basin worth saving.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Hankham (BN24)
- Area hub
- East Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is typically best. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why us?
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our prices page.
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What else we do in Hankham
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a couple of hours for most chips from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can generally be used later that day or the day after.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Hankham
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
Hankham questions
Are there extra charges for Hankham?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Hankham.
Will you remove the sink?
Not at all. We protect the area around it and work in place.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. 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.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Get chips repaired early
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
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.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Covering Hankham
Hankham is about 3 miles north of Eastbourne, in East Sussex. Clients in Hankham get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Hankham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 50 miles away.
We cover every part of BN24. Whether you live on Hankham Road, Milton Street and Foords Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Hankham include Blackness (1 mile south-west), Stone Cross (1 mile south), Polegate (2 miles west), Lower Willingdon (2 miles south-west) and Willingdon (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Eastbourne (3 miles south), Hastings (12 miles east), Bexhill-on-Sea (8 miles east), Seaford (9 miles west), Lewes (13 miles west) and Hailsham (3 miles north-west).
Near you in Hankham
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Luke's Church, The Red Lion pub and Causeway School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Pevensey & Westham station, about 1.4 miles south-east. A little further out are Eastbourne District General Hospital (2.9 miles south-west) and Pevensey Castle (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Hankham includes Combe Hill.
Do you need sink repair in Hankham?
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A chipped basin edge
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Cracks starting at the waste
What your quote should include
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How your room will be protected
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
