Northamptonshire · England
Sink Repair for Old homes
Damaged basin in Old? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips on a built-in basin
Sink repair in Old without replacing anything
If the whole basin is crazed or worn, it can be resurfaced in place, for a fresh, even finish. Typical jobs include cracks around the tap holes or waste and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools, across vanity unit basins, Belfast and butler sinks and enamelled basins.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Old (NN6)
- Area hub
- Northamptonshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes a couple of hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Use mild cleaners only
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
FAQs for Old
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
What does sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Towns and villages near Old
Other services in Old
Repair or replace in Old?
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. A repair avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Old. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our pricing.
What we are called out for in Old
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Look out for any of the following:
- A chipped basin edge
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Fine cracks across the glaze
Before booking anyone
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- How the room is protected while they work
Old and the surrounding area
Old is about 6 miles south-west of Kettering, in Northamptonshire. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Old and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We cover all 364 towns and villages in Northamptonshire. We work right across the region, from Old to Birmingham (about 45 miles away).
All of NN6 is within our area. Whether you live on Faxton End, Harrington Road and Charles Close or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Old, we cover Scaldwell (1 mile south-west), Walgrave (1 mile south-east), Lamport (2 miles north-west), Mawsley Village (2 miles north-east) and Hanging Houghton (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Northampton (7 miles south), Corby (11 miles north-east), Kettering (6 miles north-east), Wellingborough (7 miles south-east), Daventry (15 miles south-west) and Rushden (11 miles east).
What’s near Old
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Andrew and The White Horse pub, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kettering General Hospital (5.6 miles north-east) and Carpetbagger Aviation Museum (3.7 miles north). Not far away are Pitsford Water.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
