Salford · England
Sink Repair in Irlam
Local sink repair for Irlam: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Where we work around Irlam
Irlam is about 4 miles west of Sale, in Salford. Across the M44 area, we come to you. Our technicians cover 21 places in Salford, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Irlam to Manchester (about 9 miles away).
All of M44, WA3 and M30 is covered. Whether you live on Station Road, Lathom Road and Woodrow Way or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. With the A57 and B5212 close by, Irlam is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Irlam: Cadishead (1 mile south-west), Glazebrook (2 miles south-west), Partington (2 miles south), Hollinfare (2 miles south-west) and Sinderland Green (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Salford (7 miles north-east), Eccles (4 miles north-east), Little Hulton (6 miles north), Swinton (6 miles north-east), Walkden (5 miles north) and Patricroft (4 miles north-east).
What’s near Irlam
Our clients here include homes close to Irlam and Cadishead Academy, St Teresa's RC Primary School and St John's and the streets around them. Irlam’s nearest station is Irlam station, about 0.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Trafford General Hospital (2.4 miles north-east) and Trafford Centre (3.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Cadishead and Little Woolden Moss.
Sink repair in Irlam, done in place
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. Nothing is taken off the wall. If you’re dealing with cracks around the tap holes or waste and chips on a built-in basin, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Irlam (M44, WA3, M30)
- Region
- Salford
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Irlam. What changes the price is:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. Try to include:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a couple of hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair keeps the basin you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Irlam
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Get chips repaired early
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Questions from Irlam
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Are there extra charges for Irlam?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Irlam included. Travel is included in the price.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
When to call us in Irlam
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, which can crack it around the holes.
Look out for any of the following:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Crazing in the glaze
Before booking anyone
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price covers travel
- What prep work is covered
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Irlam
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Irlam use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
