Kent · England
Sink Repair for Hickmans Green homes
Sink repair across Hickmans Green and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A crazed, tired basin
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Sink repair at your home in Hickmans Green
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. If you’re dealing with damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and cracks around the tap holes or waste, we can help.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Hickmans Green (ME13)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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Repairing versus replacing in Hickmans Green
A new basin frequently means a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. Repairing it keeps the basin you have. Our sink repair starts from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hickmans Green
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our prices page.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Widespread crazing
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
The process
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a couple of hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- The basin can usually be used later that day or the next day.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
Hickmans Green questions
How do I get a price for sink repair in Hickmans Green?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your ME13 postcode.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Kent, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Surface cracks can generally be repaired. A crack that leaks right through normally means a new basin.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
When to call us in Hickmans Green
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors chip the rim and front edge. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
The things clients generally mention when they call include:
- A chipped basin edge
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A crazed, tired basin
- An original basin worth saving
Questions to ask before booking
- What aftercare is recommended
- What prep work is covered
- Who turns up on the day
- When it can be used again
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hickmans Green use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
About Hickmans Green
Hickmans Green is about 3 miles south-east of Faversham, in Kent. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our technicians cover all 922 towns and villages across Kent. We work right across the region, from Hickmans Green to London (about 48 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: ME13. We also cover the places around Hickmans Green: Winterbourne (1 mile south-east), Boughton under Blean (1 mile north-east), Oversland (1 mile south), South Street (1 mile south-west) and Crouch (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Ashford (11 miles south), Canterbury (5 miles east), Sittingbourne (10 miles west), Whitstable (6 miles north-east), Faversham (3 miles north-west) and Herne Bay (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Hickmans Green
In Hickmans Green, that means homes near St Barnabas, Mount Ephraim Gardens and The Queens Head pub. Hickmans Green’s nearest station is Selling station, roughly 1 mile south-west. Nearby you will also find Tower keep castle at Chilham (3.1 miles south) and Eastbridge Hospital of St Thomas the Martyr (5.4 miles east). The countryside around Hickmans Green includes Blean Woods RSPB Reserve.
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Repair chips before they stain
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
