Herefordshire · England
Sink Repair for Old Gore homes
Sink repair in Old Gore without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips around the rim
Sink repair in Old Gore without replacing anything
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. We fill, shape and polish the damage to blend with the surrounding glaze. If you are dealing with an antique basin with chips and chips on the rim or front edge, we can generally put it right.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Old Gore and across Herefordshire.
- Location
- Old Gore (HR9)
- Area hub
- Herefordshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Old Gore
Old Gore is about 3 miles north-east of Ross-on-Wye, in Herefordshire. Customers in Old Gore get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in 255 places across Herefordshire. Our jobs stretch from Old Gore to Birmingham (45 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: HR9. Old Gore sits on or near the B4225, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Old Gore include Stocking (1 mile north), Crossway (2 miles north), Brampton Abbotts (2 miles south-west), Lyne Down (2 miles north-east) and Weston under Penyard (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Hereford (10 miles north-west), Ledbury (7 miles north-east), Redhill (10 miles north-west), Newton Farm (10 miles north-west), Merrivale (4 miles south-west) and Whitecross (11 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Old Gore
Other landmarks nearby include Upton Court Ringwork (1.4 miles east) and Ross on Wye Hospital (3.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Old Gore includes Lea and Pagets Wood and Chase Wood Hill.
What a repair can’t fix
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Widespread crazing
- Leaks from the fittings
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a couple of hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Old Gore, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Should you replace it?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Gore
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our full price list.
When to call us in Old Gore
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors chip the rim and front edge. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A period basin that needs restoring
- A crack near the taps
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Chips around the rim
Before booking anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- Who will actually do the work
- How long it needs to cure
- What aftercare is recommended
Questions from Old Gore
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Surface cracks can usually be repaired. A crack that leaks right through typically means a new basin.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Are there extra charges for Old Gore?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not overtighten taps
- Repair chips before they stain
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Use gentle cleaners
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Towns and villages near Old Gore
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For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Herefordshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
