Norfolk · England
Sink Repair in Horning
Our technicians come to Horning for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Covering Horning
Horning is about 9 miles north-east of Norwich, in Norfolk. Anywhere in NR12, we come to you. Horning is one of 797 towns and villages in Norfolk we cover.
Our technicians cover all of the NR12 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Abbot Road, The Avenue and Norwich Road, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Horning, we cover Threehammer Common (2 miles north), Workhouse Common (2 miles north), Butcher's Common (2 miles north), Neatishead (2 miles north) and Hoveton (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Norwich (9 miles south-west), Great Yarmouth (13 miles south-east), Gorleston-on-Sea (14 miles south-east), Sprowston (7 miles south-west), Thorpe St Andrew (7 miles south-west) and North Walsham (9 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Horning
In Horning, that means homes near Broadland High School, Church of St Benedict and The New Inn. The nearest railway station is Hoveton & Wroxham station, roughly 2.7 miles west of the centre. Not far away are Ranworth Broad and Cockshoot Broad.
About our sink repair in Horning
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. Nothing is taken off the wall. Typical jobs include chips from dropped toiletries and an original basin worth saving, in antique & period basins, enamelled basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Horning (NR12)
- Region
- Norfolk
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- 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.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Open a window if you can
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
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.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Common questions in Horning
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Horning.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Horning?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Are there extra charges for Horning?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Basins are often built into vanity units or tiled in, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Our sink repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Horning
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Everything repaired in place
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We leave the room as we found it
See our full price list.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Avoid abrasive pads
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it doesn’t get chipped again.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
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Common problems we fix in Horning
Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- A chipped vanity basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How to care for the finish
What a repair cannot fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Through cracks that let water out
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
