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Sink Repair in Plashet
Sink repair in and around Plashet: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Chips on a built-in basin
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
About our sink repair in Plashet
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. We work on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins, and the jobs we see most are chips on the rim or front edge and a period basin that needs restoring.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Plashet (E6, E12, E7)
- County
- Greater London
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Leaks from the fittings
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Common questions in Plashet
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, so Plashet is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new basin frequently means a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Plashet
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our pricing.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Plashet use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Letting agents often send us pictures 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.
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Common problems we fix in Plashet
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
People usually call us after spotting one of these:
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Chips around the rim
- An original basin worth saving
What your quote should include
- What aftercare is recommended
- What prep work is covered
- If travel is included in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
How the visit works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a couple of hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can generally be used later that day or the next day.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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Covering Plashet
Plashet is about 2 miles north-east of Plaistow, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the E6 postcode area, a technician comes to you. We work in all 764 towns and villages across Greater London, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Plashet to London (about 7 miles away).
All of E6, E12 and E7 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Fry Road, Edith Road and Hilda Road. Other places close to Plashet include Manor Park (1 mile north-east), Little Ilford (1 mile north-east), Upton Park (1 mile south-west), Upton (1 mile west) and Wallend (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as London (7 miles south-west), City of Westminster (9 miles west), Marylebone (9 miles west), Kensington (11 miles west), St Pancras (7 miles west) and Shoreditch (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Plashet
Our customers here include homes close to Monega Primary School, Tyndale Academy and Church of St Barnabas. You will also find The Overdraft Tavern (less than half a mile south-east), Plashet School (under half a mile south) and West Ham Park (1.3 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Woodgrange Park station, roughly 0.5 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Greenwich Castle (5 miles south-west) and Stratford Centre (2.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Old Ford Island and Hollow Pond.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include East Ham (0.8 miles south-east)
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