Lancashire · England
Sink & basin repair in Melling, Lancashire
Sink repair across Melling and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A chipped vanity basin
How we handle sink repair in Melling
Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. We regularly repair antique & period basins, enamelled basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and people most often call us about chips on the rim or front edge and an antique basin with chips.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Melling and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Melling (LA6, LA2)
- Region
- Lancashire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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, then guarantee it for a year.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
More services for Melling
Landlord and trade work in Melling
If you manage property in Melling, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
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.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Melling. The price reflects:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. Try to include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- Something in shot to show the size
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
About Melling
Melling is about 10 miles north-east of Lancaster, in Lancashire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in 482 places across Lancashire. We work right across the region, from Melling to Manchester (about 48 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: LA6 and LA2. Nearby, we also work in Arkholme (1 mile north-west), Tunstall (2 miles north), Gressingham (2 miles south-west), Hornby (2 miles south-west) and Newton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Lancaster (10 miles south-west), Morecambe (11 miles south-west), Heysham (13 miles south-west), Westfield War Memorial Village (10 miles south-west), Sandylands (12 miles south-west) and Carnforth (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Melling
Around Melling, we work in homes near Melling St Wilfrid Church of England Primary School, Melling Hall Hotel and St Wilfrid's Church, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wennington station, roughly 1.3 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Thurland Castle (1.3 miles north-east).
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Widespread crazing
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
Why repair rather than replace?
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. Repairing it avoids those problems. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Melling
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Everything repaired in place
- Fixed prices from your photos
Take a look at our full price list.
The process
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
FAQs for Melling
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price. You are under no obligation.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Lancashire. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Repair chips before they stain
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
