Greater London · England
Sink Repair in Purley
Sink repair across Purley and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips from dropped toiletries
About our sink repair in Purley
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss. Repairs are polished to the same shine. We work on enamelled basins, vanity unit basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and the jobs we see most are crazing in the glaze and a crack near the taps.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Greater London.
- Where
- Purley (CR8, CR2, CR5)
- Region
- Greater London
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
Don’t rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
What we cannot put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
How to get a fixed price
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Places near Purley
Also in Purley
Our work in Purley
Purley is about 2 miles south-west of Croydon, in Greater London. Clients in Purley get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Purley is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London we cover. We work right across the region, from Purley to London (about 11 miles away).
All of CR8, CR2 and CR5 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as High Street, Church Road and Brighton Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A2022, Purley is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Peaks Hill (1 mile north-west), Woodcote (1 mile west), Russell Hill (1 mile north), Roundshaw (1 mile north-west) and Woodcote Green (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover London (11 miles north), City of Westminster (12 miles north), Marylebone (13 miles north), Kensington (12 miles north), St Pancras (13 miles north) and Shoreditch (13 miles north).
Around Purley
In Purley, that means homes near Laleham Lea School, The Jolly Farmers pub and Thomas More Catholic School. You’ll also find Christ Church CofE Primary School (Purley) (0.5 miles north-east), Dollypers Hill (1.8 miles south) and St Swithun's (within half a mile south-west). There’s a railway station in Purley itself: Purley station. Other landmarks nearby include St George's Walk (2.7 miles north) and County Borough of Croydon (2.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duppas Hill and Foxley Wood.
Repairing versus replacing in Purley
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
What you get with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Work done at your home or business
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
See our full price list.
What we do, step by step
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a couple of hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Purley, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
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.
What we are called out for in Purley
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, which can crack it around the holes.
Look out for these signs:
- A chipped basin edge
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- An original basin worth saving
What your quote should include
- How to care for the finish
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What protection goes down before work starts
Your questions about sink repair in Purley
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
Are there extra charges for Purley?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
