Solihull · England
Sink & basin repair in Rotten Row, Solihull
Problem with your basin in Rotten Row? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips around the rim
Why repair rather than replace?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is typically the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is typically best. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Rotten Row. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rotten Row
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our pricing.
Sink repair in Rotten Row without replacing anything
We match the glaze as well as the colour, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. Our repair technicians work on antique & period basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins, and common reasons people contact us are a crazed, tired basin and cracks around the tap holes or waste.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Rotten Row (B93)
- County
- Solihull
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Rotten Row
Rotten Row is about 3 miles south-east of Solihull, in Solihull. Anywhere in B93, we come to you. Rotten Row is one of 33 towns and villages in Solihull where we work. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 9 miles away.
We cover every part of B93. Other places close to Rotten Row include Norton Green (1 mile south), Knowle (1 mile north-west), Darley Green (1 mile south), Bentley Heath (1 mile west) and Heronfield (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Solihull (3 miles north-west), Monkspath (3 miles west), Elmdon Heath (3 miles north-west), Dickens Heath (4 miles west), Cheswick Green (3 miles west) and Longdon (3 miles north-west).
Around Rotten Row
We visit homes around Knowle Parish Church, Arden and St George and St Teresa Catholic Primary School. Other local landmarks include The Red Lion Public House (0.7 miles north) and Dorridge Wood (1 mile south-west). For rail, the closest station is Dorridge station, about 1 mile south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Baddesley Clinton (2.8 miles south) and Catherine-de-Barnes Isolation Hospital (2.5 miles north).
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Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Get chips repaired early
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
What we can’t put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Widespread crazing
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Rotten Row
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
Questions from Rotten Row
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Solihull. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Rotten Row. What changes the price is:
- Access to the area
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Details of any past repairs
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
Landlord and trade work in Rotten Row
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
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