Birmingham · England
Sink Repair for Hodge Hill homes
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Hodge Hill, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
How we handle sink repair in Hodge Hill
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. The basin stays on the wall. We work on vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and people most frequently call us about damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and a period basin that needs restoring.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Birmingham.
- Where
- Hodge Hill (B8, B36, B34)
- Area hub
- Birmingham
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get chips repaired early
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, including clearing up.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy 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.
Hodge Hill and nearby
Hodge Hill is about 2 miles south-east of Erdington, in Birmingham. Wherever you are in the B8 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Hodge Hill is one of 140 places in Birmingham we cover.
Jobs in B8, B36 and B34 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Findon Road, Burney Lane and Morris Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Fox & Goose (1 mile south), Washwood Heath (1 mile west), Pelham (1 mile south-west), Stechford (1 mile south-east) and Little Bromwich (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Birmingham (4 miles south-west), Royal Sutton Coldfield (4 miles north), Lee Bank (4 miles south-west), Cape Hill (6 miles west), Streetly (6 miles north-west) and Paradise (4 miles west).
What’s near Hodge Hill
We visit homes around Christ Church, Hodge Hill College and Waverley School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Hodge Hill Primary School (less than half a mile north) and Ward End Park (0.9 miles west). The closest station to Hodge Hill is Stechford station, about 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum Collections Centre (2.3 miles west) and Heartlands Hospital (1.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Park Hall Nature Reserve and Shard End Lake.
- Local facilities include Stechford and Yardley North (1.4 miles south)
What affects the price in Hodge Hill
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Hodge Hill. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
- Something in shot to show the size
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
What we’re called out for in Hodge Hill
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A chipped basin edge
- Chips on a built-in basin
- An antique basin with chips
- Fine cracks across the glaze
What to look for in a quote
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
When a repair is not the answer
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Through cracks that let water out
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a basin often means a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. A repair keeps the basin you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hodge Hill
- Everything repaired in place
- One price list for the entire UK
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our prices page.
Questions from Hodge Hill
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you work in Hodge Hill?
We do. We send a technician to Hodge Hill for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, very frequently. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
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