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Sink & basin repair in Lee, Greater London
Sink repair in and around Lee: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips around the rim
- An antique basin with chips
Sink repair in Lee, done in place
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We’re frequently asked to fix chips on a built-in basin and knocks from hair straighteners, across antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Lee (SE12, SE13, SE3)
- Area hub
- Greater London
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Where we work around Lee
Lee is about 2 miles south of Greenwich, in Greater London. From the centre of Lee to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 764 towns and villages in Greater London. We work right across the region, from Lee to London (about 6 miles away).
We work across SE12, SE13 and SE3 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Old Road, Manor Lane and Mallet Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Lee: Hither Green (1 mile west), Horn Park (1 mile south-east), Lewisham (1 mile north-west), Ladywell (1 mile west) and Blackheath (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover London (6 miles north-west), City of Westminster (8 miles north-west), Marylebone (8 miles north-west), Kensington (10 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles north-west) and Shoreditch (6 miles north-west).
What’s near Lee
Around Lee, we work in homes near Manor House Gardens, Church of the Good Shepherd and International Academy of Greenwich and the streets around them. You will also find The Edmund Halley pub (under half a mile north-east), Trinity Church of England School (within half a mile north) and Brindishe Lee School (within half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Lee itself: Lee station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Nunhead (2.9 miles west) and University Hospital Lewisham (1.1 miles west). The countryside around Lee includes Summer Hill and Birdbrook Road Nature Reserve.
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Get chips repaired early
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
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.
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- 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.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
Repairing versus replacing in Lee
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Our sink repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Lee. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lee
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Same prices wherever you are
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our full price list.
Lee questions
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Normally, if it is not leaking. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lee
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lee as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
What we’re called out for in Lee
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
Clients generally contact us about:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Chips around the rim
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How soon you can use it again
- How changes to the job are handled
- What protection goes down before work starts
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can price the job.
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