Kent · England
Sink Repair in Reading Street
Sink repair for Reading Street, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips around the rim
Sink repair in Reading Street, done in place
Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Whether it’s chips on the rim or front edge and a chipped vanity basin, we can typically put it right, on vanity unit basins, Belfast and butler sinks and ceramic & vitreous china basins alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Reading Street (TN30)
- Area hub
- Kent
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About Reading Street
Reading Street is about 9 miles south-west of Ashford, in Kent. From the centre of Reading Street to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 922 towns and villages in Kent. You can also see our page for London, about 48 miles away.
Jobs in TN30 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also cover the places around Reading Street: Stone Corner (1 mile south-west), Acton (2 miles south-west), Appledore Heath (2 miles east), Leigh Green (2 miles north-west) and Stone in Oxney (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ashford (9 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), Tenterden (3 miles north-west), Kennington (11 miles north-east), New Romney (10 miles south-east) and Staplehurst (12 miles north-west).
What’s near Reading Street
We visit homes around Church of St Mary, among other places. The nearest railway station is Appledore (Kent) station, about 3.3 miles east. Nearby you’ll also find Smallhythe Place (1.8 miles west). Open spaces near Reading Street include Orlestone Forest.
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Signs you need sink repair in Reading Street
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, along with damage during fitting.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Crazing in the glaze
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What prep work is covered
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a couple of hours for most chips for most jobs. We leave the room clean.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair keeps the basin you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
What you get with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No need to remove anything
See our prices page.
What affects the price in Reading Street
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Reading Street. What changes the price is:
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Your questions about sink repair in Reading Street
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Kent.
What areas do you cover?
All of Kent, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Do you cover Reading Street?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Reading Street. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
How to look after the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
