Stoke-on-Trent · England
Sink Repair for Hanley homes
Fixed-price sink repair in Hanley and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Sink repair in Hanley without replacing anything
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. Nothing is taken off the wall. Common call-outs are for a chipped basin edge and chips on a built-in basin, across enamelled basins, Belfast and butler sinks and antique & period basins.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Hanley (ST1, ST4, ST6)
- County
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Hanley
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No, it stays where it is. We protect the area around it and work in place.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Surface cracks can generally be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It generally takes a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hanley
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One price list for the entire UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our prices page.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Use gentle cleaners
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
What we cannot put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Widespread crazing
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Hanley
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Also near Hanley
Other services in Hanley
Common problems we fix in Hanley
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A crazed, tired basin
- A chipped basin edge
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- An original basin worth saving
Before booking anyone
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Who turns up on the day
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- One picture of the entire basin
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
About Hanley
Hanley is about 1 mile north of Stoke-on-Trent, in Stoke-on-Trent. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Hanley and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Hanley is one of 59 places in Stoke-on-Trent we cover. Our jobs stretch from Hanley to Manchester (about 31 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: ST1, ST4 and ST6. Whether you live on Town Road, Leek Road and Ogden Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Main roads around Hanley include the A50 and A52, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Hanley: Stoke-on-Trent (1 mile south), Birches Head (1 mile north-east), Shelton (1 mile south), Cobridge (1 mile north-west) and Etruria (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Tunstall (3 miles north-west), Crackley (4 miles north-west), Dresden (4 miles south-east), Chesterton (3 miles west), Meir (4 miles south-east) and Beasley (3 miles west). Being one of Stoke-on-Trent’s larger places, Hanley sees plenty of our work.
Landmarks near Hanley
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Hanley St Luke's CofE Aided Primary School, Odeon Hanley pub and City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College. Also close by are Stoke-on-Trent College (0.8 miles south-west) and Bethesda Methodist Chapel (within half a mile south-west). The closest station to Hanley is Stoke-On-Trent station, roughly 1.2 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Dudson Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Smallthorne Urban District (1.4 miles north). For a walk, there is Hem Heath Woods and Westport Lake.
Landlord and trade work in Hanley
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hanley as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
