Birmingham · England
Sink & basin repair in Sandwell, Birmingham
Fixed-price sink repair in Sandwell and the surrounding area, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Sink repair in Sandwell, done in place
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. If you’re dealing with chips on a built-in basin and crazing in the glaze, we can help.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Sandwell (B66, B67, B21)
- Region
- Birmingham
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Sandwell
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Sandwell and the rest of Birmingham. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Sandwell and the surrounding area
Sandwell is about 1 mile north of Smethwick, in Birmingham. From the centre of Sandwell to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Sandwell is one of 140 towns and villages in Birmingham where we work.
All of B66, B67 and B21 is covered. Local streets include Pool Road, White Road and South Road, all of which we cover. Being close to the A457 and A4252, Sandwell is simple for us to get to. Nearby, we also work in West Smethwick (1 mile west), Handsworth (1 mile north-east), Gib Heath (2 miles east), Browns Green (2 miles north-east) and Tantany (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Birmingham (4 miles south-east), Royal Sutton Coldfield (7 miles north-east), Erdington (6 miles east), Lee Bank (3 miles south-east), Streetly (6 miles north-east) and Paradise (3 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Sandwell
We visit homes around Galton Valley Primary School, Sandwell Academy and Black Patch Park. You’ll also find The Hawthorns pub (0.7 miles north) and Church of Holy Trinity (within half a mile south-west). Sandwell has its own railway station: Smethwick Rolfe Street station. Other landmarks nearby include Lozells and East Handsworth (2.8 miles east) and All Saints' Hospital (1.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Portway Hill and Deer's Leap Wood.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Sandwell
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Birmingham and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
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How the visit works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, including clearing up.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
Email us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your B66 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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What we cannot put right
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Widespread crazing
- Leaks from the fittings
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Sandwell
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
Why repair rather than replace?
A basin is normally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Sandwell. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sandwell
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No need to remove anything
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our pricing.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Common problems we fix in Sandwell
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, so chips are common. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Chips around the rim
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A chipped vanity basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
Comparing quotes
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
