Sefton · England
Sink & basin repair in Kew, Sefton
Local sink repair for Kew: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips on the rim or front edge
About our sink repair in Kew
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. We’re frequently asked to fix chips around the rim and an antique basin with chips, across enamelled basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Kew (PR8, PR9)
- County
- Sefton
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Kew questions
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
What does sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Surface cracks can generally be repaired. A crack that leaks right through normally means a new basin.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
How it works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take 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.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Kew, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Use gentle cleaners
- Get chips repaired early
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it doesn’t get chipped again.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new basin frequently means a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. A repair keeps the basin you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kew
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No need to remove anything
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our prices page.
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Places near Kew
Other services in Kew
Kew and the surrounding area
Kew is about 1 mile south-east of Southport, in Sefton. From the centre of Kew to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Kew is one of 36 towns and villages in Sefton we cover. We work right across the region, from Kew to Liverpool (16 miles away).
All of PR8 and PR9 is within our area. Streets in the area include Town Lane, Loxley Road and Altham Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A570, Kew is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Meols Cop (1 mile north-east), Blowick (1 mile north), Southport (1 mile north-west), Carr Cross (1 mile south-east) and High Park (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Bootle (11 miles south), Formby (6 miles south-west), Maghull (8 miles south), Litherland (11 miles south), Seaforth (11 miles south) and Ford (10 miles south).
Around Kew
Our customers here include homes close to King George V College, Kew Park and Church of Saint Francis of Assisi and the streets around them. You will also find Hickory's pub (under half a mile south-east) and Kew Woods Primary School (less than half a mile north-east). For rail, the closest station is Meols Cop station, about 1.1 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Southport and Formby District General Hospital (less than half a mile north) and British Lawnmower Museum (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Marshside RSPB reserve and Martin Mere.
Signs you need sink repair in Kew
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, which can crack it around the holes.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- An antique basin with chips
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How your room will be protected
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
