Wigan · England
Sink & basin repair in Poolstock, Wigan
Problem with your basin in Poolstock? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Chips from dropped toiletries
How we handle sink repair in Poolstock
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. We are frequently asked to fix chips around the rim and damage to a basin in a vanity unit, in vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Wigan.
- Where
- Poolstock (WN3, WN1, WN5)
- Area hub
- Wigan
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Poolstock
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is normally best. Prices start from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Poolstock
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Most jobs done in one visit
- No need to remove anything
Read our pricing.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Doing more than one item at once
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the entire basin
- Something in shot to show the size
- The material, if you know it
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
What a repair can’t fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Plumbing leaks
- A basin cracked through and leaking
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can generally be used later that day or the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Places near Poolstock
What else we do in Poolstock
Landlords, agents and businesses in Poolstock
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Poolstock as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
Poolstock questions
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
How do I book?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Do you come to Poolstock?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Poolstock. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Where we work around Poolstock
Poolstock is about 1 mile south-east of Wigan, in Wigan. Wherever you are in the WN3 postcode area, we come to you. We work in all 63 towns and villages in Wigan, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 15 miles away.
All of WN3, WN1 and WN5 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Chapel Lane, Bamford Road and Keats Avenue. If you are just outside Poolstock, we cover Worsley Mesnes (1 mile north-east), Wigan (1 mile north-west), Newtown (1 mile west), Goose Green (1 mile south-west) and Scholes (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Leigh (6 miles south-east), Ashton-in-Makerfield (3 miles south), Hindley (3 miles east), Atherton (6 miles east), Standish (4 miles north) and Orrell (3 miles west).
Around Poolstock
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Wigan and Leigh College, St James' Church of England Primary School and Deanery High School. Nearby too are Laithwaite Park (1 mile north-west), All Saints' Church (0.7 miles north), The Orwell pub (0.5 miles north) and St James' Church (less than half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Wigan North Western station, about 0.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Marketgate Shopping Centre (0.8 miles north) and Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (1.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Pennington Flash and Billinge Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Bryn (2.9 miles south)
Signs you need sink repair in Poolstock
Fine crazing in the glaze is usually down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
The things clients usually mention when they call include:
- A crack near the taps
- Chips around the rim
- A chipped vanity basin
- An original basin worth saving
Questions to ask before you book
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
