Dudley · England
Sink Repair in Oldswinford
Our technicians come to Oldswinford for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- An original basin worth saving
Sink repair in Oldswinford without replacing anything
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, we can resurface it in place, giving it an even new finish. Common call-outs are for chips around the rim and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools, across ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Dudley.
- Area
- Oldswinford (DY8, DY9, DY7)
- Region
- Dudley
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can generally use the basin later that day or the next.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
FAQs for Oldswinford
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Often. Send us pictures and we will tell you.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
Not at all. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you work in Oldswinford?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Oldswinford from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Common problems we fix in Oldswinford
Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Common reasons people in Oldswinford contact us are:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A crack near the taps
- Crazing in the glaze
What your quote should include
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Should you replace it?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is typically the answer. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Oldswinford
- Work done at your home or business
- Same prices wherever you are
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A picture taken from further back
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Oldswinford, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
When we would advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaks from the fittings
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Get chips repaired early
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Places near Oldswinford
What else we do in Oldswinford
About Oldswinford
Oldswinford is about 1 mile south of Stourbridge, in Dudley. We travel to customers in Oldswinford and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Our repair technicians cover 63 places across Dudley. Our jobs stretch from Oldswinford to Birmingham (about 11 miles away).
All of DY8, DY9 and DY7 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on New Road, Dene Road and Teme Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Oldswinford sits on or near the A451 and A491, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Oldswinford include Stourbridge (1 mile north), Pedmore (1 mile south-east), Norton (1 mile west), Amblecote (1 mile north-west) and Wollescote (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Dudley (5 miles north-east), Halesowen (4 miles east), Kingswinford (3 miles north), Sedgley (5 miles north), Milking Bank (5 miles north) and Hasbury (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Oldswinford
Our clients here include homes close to Oldswinford C of E Primary School, Elmfield Rudolf Steiner School and The Bird in Hand pub, among other places. Other local landmarks include Parish Church of St Mary (within half a mile south-east), Mary Stevens Park (0.5 miles west) and Old Swinford Hospital (within half a mile north-west). Oldswinford has its own railway station: Stourbridge Junction station. Well-known places in the area include Clent Castle (2.5 miles south-east) and Corbett Hospital (1.2 miles north). Open spaces near Oldswinford include Wychbury Hill and Stourton Pit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
