Gloucestershire · England
Sink & basin repair in Lansdown, Gloucestershire
Our repair technicians come to Lansdown for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A crazed, tired basin
How we handle sink repair in Lansdown
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. Common call-outs are for a crazed, tired basin and cracks around the tap holes or waste, in vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Area
- Lansdown (GL50, GL52, GL53)
- Area hub
- Gloucestershire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we’re there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- The basin can generally be used later that day or the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Common problems we fix in Lansdown
Fine crazing in the glaze is usually down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
The things clients typically mention when they call include:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A period basin that needs restoring
- A crack near the taps
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Before booking anyone
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if they find more damage
- What preparation is included
- How soon you can use it again
Your questions about sink repair in Lansdown
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you cover the whole of Gloucestershire?
All of Gloucestershire, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Widespread crazing
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Should you replace it?
A basin is generally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lansdown
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our prices page.
Nearby places to Lansdown
What else we do in Lansdown
Lansdown and nearby
Lansdown is about 1 mile east of Cheltenham, in Gloucestershire. Whether you are in the middle of Lansdown or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Lansdown is one of 470 places in Gloucestershire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 40 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: GL50, GL52 and GL53. Whether you live on Bath Road, Olio Lane and Oriel Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. You will find Lansdown on the A40 and A46, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Cheltenham (1 mile west), St Paul's (1 mile north), Fairview (1 mile north-east), Alstone (1 mile north-west) and Pittville (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Gloucester (7 miles south-west), Stroud (12 miles south-west), Tewkesbury (7 miles north-west), Cirencester (14 miles south), Bishop's Cleeve (4 miles north) and Brockworth (5 miles south-west). Being one of Gloucestershire’s larger places, Lansdown is somewhere we visit frequently.
What’s near Lansdown
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John's Church of England Primary School, St Luke's Church and Cheltenham Bournside School and Sixth Form Centre and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Park (0.7 miles south-west), The Bell Inn (within half a mile east) and St. Edward's School (1 mile south-east). The closest station to Lansdown is Cheltenham Spa station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. A little further out are Cheltenham General Hospital (within half a mile south-east) and Emmas Grove (3.8 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Nottingham Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
