East Sussex · England
Sink & basin repair in Icklesham, East Sussex
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Icklesham. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- An antique basin with chips
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Sink repair in Icklesham without replacing anything
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, matching the colour and gloss. The basin stays on the wall. We work on Belfast and butler sinks, antique & period basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and the jobs we see most are a crazed, tired basin and cracks starting at the waste.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Area
- Icklesham (TN36)
- Region
- East Sussex
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
What happens on the day
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job usually takes a couple of hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
Most customers in Icklesham get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Should you replace it?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is normally the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is normally best. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Icklesham
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Same prices wherever you are
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour-matched on site
See our full price list.
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FAQs for Icklesham
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your TN36 postcode.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Are there extra charges for Icklesham?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back, generally with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
Common problems we fix in Icklesham
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, along with damage during fitting.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips around the rim
- Chips on a built-in basin
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What protection goes down before work starts
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Icklesham. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- One picture of the whole basin
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
For a price in Icklesham, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For anyone letting property in or around Icklesham, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Use mild cleaners only
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Icklesham and the surrounding area
Icklesham is about 6 miles north-east of Hastings, in East Sussex. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Icklesham is one of 289 towns and villages in East Sussex we cover. We work right across the region, from Icklesham to London (52 miles away).
All of TN36 is within our area. Whether you live on Tithe Barn Field, Manor Close and High Fords or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Broad Street (1 mile west), Cock Marling (2 miles north), Udimore (2 miles north), Three Oaks (2 miles south-west) and Broadland Row (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Hastings (6 miles south-west), Bexhill-on-Sea (10 miles south-west), St Leonards (7 miles south-west), Hastings Old Town (5 miles south-west), Belmont (5 miles south-west) and Hollington (6 miles south-west).
What’s near Icklesham
Around Icklesham, we work in homes near The Parish Church of St Nicholas and Icklesham Church of England Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Winchelsea station, about 2 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Camber Castle (3.2 miles east) and Winchelsea Court Hall Museum (1.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Rye Harbour Nature Reserve.
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