Norfolk · England
Sink & basin repair in Merton, Norfolk
We travel to Merton for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Knocks from hair straighteners
What we’re called out for in Merton
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Clients usually contact us about:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on a built-in basin
- An original basin worth saving
- A crack near the taps
Comparing quotes
- Aftercare advice
- What preparation is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Who will actually do the work
How we handle sink repair in Merton
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, basin damage is generally repaired in place. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. Common call-outs are for a period basin that needs restoring and chips on a built-in basin, across Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Merton (IP25)
- Area hub
- Norfolk
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Get chips repaired early
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Avoid abrasive pads
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
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.
Repairing versus replacing in Merton
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair keeps the basin you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Merton
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One price list for the whole UK
See our prices page.
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Merton, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
How it works
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a few hours.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Merton and nearby
Merton is about 9 miles west of Attleborough, in Norfolk. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Merton is one of 797 towns and villages in Norfolk where we work.
All of IP25 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Merton Road and The Green and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Watton (1 mile north-east), Thompson (2 miles south-east), Saham Toney (2 miles north), Griston (2 miles east) and Ovington (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Thetford (10 miles south), Dereham (10 miles north-east), Wymondham (13 miles east), Attleborough (9 miles east), Swaffham (8 miles north-west) and Toftwood (9 miles north-east).
Near you in Merton
Our clients here include homes close to Wayland Academy Norfolk, Watton Westfield Infant and Nursery School and Church of St. Peter and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Museum 4 Watton (1.2 miles north-east). Not far away are Loch Neaton and Thompson Water.
Questions from Merton
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
What areas do you cover?
All of Norfolk, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you quote from photos?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, typically with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Also near Merton
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Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy 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. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Merton. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone pictures are fine. Make sure they show:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
