Medway · England
Sink & basin repair in Lower Higham, Medway
Sink repair in and around Lower Higham: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
When to call us in Lower Higham
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors chip the rim and front edge. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips around the rim
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Before you book anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the room is protected while they work
About our sink repair in Lower Higham
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, whatever they’re made of. There is no plumbing to disconnect. We regularly repair vanity unit basins, enamelled basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and common reasons people get in touch are an original basin worth saving and damage to a basin in a vanity unit.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Lower Higham as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Lower Higham (ME3)
- Area hub
- Medway
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is typically best. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair generally 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 Lower Higham
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Generally one visit, start to finish
See our prices page.
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lower Higham use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Also near Lower Higham
Other services in Lower Higham
Lower Higham and nearby
Lower Higham is about 3 miles north-west of Rochester, in Medway. Jobs in Lower Higham are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 68 towns and villages in Medway. Our nearest city page is London, about 25 miles away.
Jobs in ME3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Canal Road, Chalk Road and Chequers Street. Other places close to Lower Higham include Church Street (1 mile north), Higham (1 mile south), Mockbeggar (1 mile east), Gadshill (1 mile south) and Cliffe Woods (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Gillingham (6 miles south-east), Chatham (6 miles south-east), Rochester (3 miles south-east), Rainham (8 miles south-east), Strood (3 miles south) and Luton (5 miles south-east).
What’s near Lower Higham
Our customers here include homes close to Broomhill Park, Higham Primary School and The Chequers pub. Also close by are St Mary's Church (0.8 miles north) and Strood Academy (2.2 miles south). There is a railway station in Lower Higham itself: Higham station. Well-known places in the area include City of Rochester-upon-Medway (2.9 miles south-east) and Huguenot Museum (3.2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lower Higham include Gad's Hill and Rede Common.
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. 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.
Lower Higham: your questions answered
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your ME3 postcode.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Advice
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Plumbing leaks
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Lower Higham
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
