Shropshire · England

Sink & basin repair in Middleton, Shropshire

Damaged basin in Middleton? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
  • An antique basin with chips
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Sink repair near Middleton

Aftercare tips

Looking after the surface is easy:

  • Get chips repaired early
  • Keep straighteners away from the basin
  • Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
  • Use mild cleaners only

A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.

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.

How we handle sink repair in Middleton

We match the glaze as well as the colour, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. Whether it’s a chipped vanity basin and a period basin that needs restoring, we can help, whatever the material.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Area
Middleton (SY11)
Area hub
Shropshire
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Ceramic basin shown before and after repair

For landlords and businesses

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Covering Middleton

Middleton is about 2 miles east of Oswestry, in Shropshire. We travel to customers in Middleton and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Our repair technicians cover 433 places in Shropshire, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 38 miles away.

Every address in SY11 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Middleton include Whittington (1 mile north-east), Weston (1 mile west), Oswestry (2 miles west), Park Hall (2 miles north) and Ball (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Shrewsbury (15 miles south-east), Coleham (15 miles south-east), Kingsland (15 miles south-east), Belle Vue (15 miles south-east), Monkmoor (15 miles south-east) and Bagley (15 miles south-east).

What’s near Middleton

In Middleton, that means homes near The Marches School and The Meadows Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Gobowen station, about 2.8 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Municipal Borough of Oswestry (1.7 miles west) and Halston Hall (2.1 miles north-east).

Map of Middleton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repair or replace: which is better?

Swapping a basin often brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why Middleton clients choose us

  • A fixed quote before you book
  • No extra charge for your area
  • No need to remove anything
  • Normally one visit, start to finish

Take a look at our full price list.

Do you need sink repair in Middleton?

Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.

Clients typically contact us about:

  • A period basin that needs restoring
  • Fine cracks across the glaze
  • Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
  • Damage to a basin in a vanity unit

Before booking anyone

  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What protection goes down before work starts

10 questions to ask before booking

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair is not right for every job, for example:

  • A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
  • Widespread crazing
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Middleton

  • Vanity unit basins
  • Enamelled basins
  • Antique & period basins
  • Belfast and butler sinks
  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins

What your basin is made of matters

Period and antique

Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.

Vitreous china

Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.

The process

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours.

  1. We clean the basin and check the damage.
  2. Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
  3. We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
  4. The repair is polished so it blends in.
  5. You can usually use the basin later that day or the next.

Before we arrive

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

How to get a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a free quote

Advice

FAQs for Middleton

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.

Can you repair a cracked basin?

Normally, if it isn’t leaking. A crack that leaks right through typically means a new basin.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

Can you keep the maker’s mark?

Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Will you remove the sink?

Not at all. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

How we price sink repair

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The type of damage
  • Whether we combine several jobs

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your pictures

Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Any details about the material

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

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