Kent · England
Sink & basin repair in Marley, Kent
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Marley, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Chips on a built-in basin
What affects the price in Marley
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. Try to include:
- One picture of the entire basin
- Details of any past repairs
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
There’s 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’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Sink repair in Marley, done in place
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, basin damage is typically repaired in place. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. Our technicians work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, Belfast and butler sinks and enamelled basins, and the jobs we see most are chips from dropped toiletries and a period basin that needs restoring.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Marley (ME17)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Marley
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is normally the answer. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Marley
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our full price list.
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
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Plumbing leaks
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Marley
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Use mild cleaners only
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Don’t overtighten taps
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Marley and the surrounding area
Marley is about 7 miles east of Maidstone, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Marley is one of 922 places in Kent we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 38 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: ME17. Streets in the area include Parks Road, Young Lane and Church Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Marley include Harrietsham (1 mile west), Pollhill (1 mile west), Sandway (1 mile south-east), Platt's Heath (1 mile south) and Chegworth (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (7 miles west), Ashford (11 miles south-east), Sittingbourne (7 miles north), Faversham (10 miles north-east), Minster (13 miles north-east) and Kings Hill (12 miles west).
What’s near Marley
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Roebuck Public House, Harrietsham Church of England Primary School and The Lenham School. Other local landmarks include St John the Baptist's Church (less than half a mile north-west) and Kiln Wood (1 mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Harrietsham station, about 0.6 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Leeds Castle (2.5 miles west) and The Dog Collar Museum (2.4 miles west).
Questions from Marley
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Marley?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your ME17 postcode.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Can you quote from photos?
Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Do you cover Marley?
We do. Technicians travel to Marley from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Are there extra charges for Marley?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Builders use us to fix snagging 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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
