Shropshire · England
Sink Repair for Hanmer homes
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Hanmer and across Shropshire. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- A chipped basin edge
Sink repair in Hanmer without replacing anything
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. Common call-outs are for a period basin that needs restoring and a chipped vanity basin, across Belfast and butler sinks, antique & period basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Hanmer as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Hanmer (SY13)
- Area hub
- Shropshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Hanmer
Hanmer is about 10 miles south-east of Wrexham, in Shropshire. From the centre of Hanmer to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Hanmer is one of 433 places in Shropshire where we work. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 32 miles away.
All of SY13 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Striga Lane, Glendower Place and Striga Bank, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Arowry (1 mile south), Maelor South (2 miles south-west), Penley (2 miles west), Rowe (3 miles south) and Tallarn Green (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Oswestry (12 miles south-west), Market Drayton (14 miles east), Whitchurch (5 miles east), Wem (7 miles south-east), Ellesmere (5 miles south-west) and Harlescott (15 miles south).
Local landmarks in Hanmer
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Maelor School, St Chad's Church and Hanmer Arms and the streets around them. A little further out are Penley Community Hospital (2.5 miles west) and Oswestry Town Museum (2.7 miles east). Not far away are Hanmer Mere.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair keeps the basin you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hanmer
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No extra charge for your area
See our pricing.
Hanmer questions
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Hanmer included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Use mild cleaners only
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
For landlords and businesses
For anyone letting property in or around Hanmer, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
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What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Signs you need sink repair in Hanmer
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A chipped vanity basin
- An antique basin with chips
Before you book anyone
- Who turns up on the day
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Aftercare advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
