Oxfordshire · England
Sink Repair in Oxford
Damaged basin in Oxford? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Sink repair in Oxford without replacing anything
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, basin damage is typically repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We regularly repair vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins, and common reasons people get in touch are crazing in the glaze and a chipped vanity basin.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Oxford (OX4, OX3, OX2, OX1)
- Area hub
- Oxfordshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Oxford
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Crazing in the glaze
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the room is protected while they work
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
What else we do in Oxford
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Get chips repaired early
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Oxford
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Oxford. The price comes down to:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your photos
Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Our work in Oxford
Oxford is in Oxfordshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Oxford is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Oxford to London (about 52 miles away).
Jobs in OX4, OX3, OX2 and OX1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, New High Street and Radcliffe Square and the roads around them. Being close to the A34 and A40, Oxford is easy for our technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Oxford: St Clement's (1 mile west), Headington Hill (1 mile north-east), New Marston (1 mile north), Donnington (1 mile south) and St. Ebbes (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Didcot (10 miles south), Bicester (11 miles north), Abingdon-on-Thames (6 miles south-west), Witney (11 miles west), Thame (11 miles east) and Wantage (14 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Oxfordshire, Oxford sees plenty of our work.
Around Oxford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Headington Rye Oxford, Alexander Library of Ornithology and South Park and the streets around them. You’ll also find East Oxford Primary School (within half a mile south-west), Cheney School (under half a mile east), The Star pub (within half a mile west) and St Clement's Church (under half a mile north-west). The closest station to Oxford is Oxford station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Warneford Hospital (under half a mile east) and Rumble Museum (less than half a mile east). Open spaces near Oxford include CS Lewis Nature Reserve and Headington Hill.
Why repair rather than replace?
A basin is normally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Our sink repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Oxford
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Same prices wherever you are
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our full price list.
The process
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, including clearing up.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Read more
Oxford: your questions answered
Do you work in Oxford?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Oxford and the rest of Oxfordshire. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Frequently. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
How much does sink repair cost in Oxford?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
