Northamptonshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Hanwell, Northamptonshire
Our technicians come to Hanwell for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Sink repair in Hanwell, done in place
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. The chip is filled, shaped and polished so it blends into the glaze. We work on antique & period basins, enamelled basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and people most often call us about a crack near the taps and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Hanwell (OX17)
- Region
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- 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 polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Through cracks that let water out
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Hanwell. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hanwell
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour-matched on site
See our prices page.
Where we work around Hanwell
Hanwell is about 2 miles north-west of Banbury, in Northamptonshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Hanwell is one of 364 places in Northamptonshire we cover. Our jobs stretch from Hanwell to Birmingham (about 34 miles away).
All of OX17 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Main Street and Gullicotte Lane and the roads around them. Other places close to Hanwell include Horley (1 mile west), Little Bourton (1 mile east), Drayton (1 mile south), Wroxton (2 miles south-west) and Banbury (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Daventry (15 miles north-east), Brackley (10 miles south-east), Middleton Cheney (4 miles east), Hinton (8 miles north-east), Silverstone (15 miles east) and Weedon Bec (15 miles north-east).
What’s near Hanwell
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to North Oxfordshire Academy, Church of St Peter and Drayton School, among other places. Hanwell’s nearest station is Banbury station, roughly 2.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Horton General Hospital (2.9 miles south-east) and Hanwell Castle (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Crouch Hill.
Also in Hanwell
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- How many areas need work
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A picture taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can generally use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
Email us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your OX17 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hanwell
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Your questions about sink repair in Hanwell
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Do you work in Hanwell?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Hanwell. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
What we’re called out for in Hanwell
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, which can crack it around the holes.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A crack near the taps
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who will actually do the work
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
