Kent · England
Sink Repair for Hillborough homes
Problem with your basin in Hillborough? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Chips around the rim
Sink repair in Hillborough, done in place
We match the glaze as well as the colour, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. Repairs are polished to the same shine. Common call-outs are for crazing in the glaze and a period basin that needs restoring, on vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Hillborough (CT6)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Hillborough
Fine crazing in the glaze is generally down to age, and strong chemicals speed it up.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Crazing in the glaze
- A chipped basin edge
- Chips on a built-in basin
What your quote should include
- How to look after the finish
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Landlord and trade work in Hillborough
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
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Why repair rather than replace?
A basin is generally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Our sink repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Hillborough. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hillborough
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No extra charge for your area
- A fixed quote before you book
Read our pricing.
What a repair cannot fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- A basin cracked through and leaking
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
The process
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Getting 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’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Use mild cleaners only
- Don’t overtighten taps
- 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.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Hillborough and nearby
Hillborough is about 2 miles east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Whether you are in the middle of Hillborough or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Hillborough is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. You can also see our page for London, about 55 miles away.
Our visits in CT6 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Manor Road, Puffin Road and Neville Road. Being close to the A299, Hillborough is easy for our technicians to reach. If you are just outside Hillborough, we cover Hawthorn (1 mile south-east), Bishopstone (1 mile north), Beltinge (1 mile north-west), Broomfield (1 mile south-west) and Highstead (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Canterbury (7 miles south-west), Margate (9 miles east), Ramsgate (11 miles east), Broadstairs (11 miles east), Whitstable (6 miles west) and Deal (14 miles south-east).
Near you in Hillborough
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Mary the Virgin, The Huntsman And Horn Public House and Reculver Church of England Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Herne Bay station, roughly 2.2 miles west. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (5.2 miles west). For a walk, there’s West Blean and Thornden Woods.
Hillborough: your questions answered
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, very frequently. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
How much does sink repair cost in Hillborough?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
