Wigan · England
Sink & basin repair in Scholes, Wigan
We travel to Scholes for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- A crack near the taps
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your WN1 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Sink repair in Scholes, done in place
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. The chip is filled, shaped and polished to blend with the surrounding glaze. Common call-outs are for knocks from hair straighteners and cracks starting at the waste, in enamelled basins, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Scholes (WN1, WN2, WN3)
- Region
- Wigan
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a basin often brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Scholes
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our prices page.
Also in Scholes
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Scholes. The price depends on:
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A photo taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Our work in Scholes
Scholes is about 1 mile east of Wigan, in Wigan. We visit customers in Scholes, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in 63 places across Wigan, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Liverpool, about 16 miles away.
Here we cover the WN1, WN2 and WN3 postcode area. From Karen Road, Platt Lane and School Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Scholes on the A573, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Whelley (1 mile north-east), Higher Ince (1 mile east), Ince-in-Makerfield (1 mile south-east), Worsley Mesnes (1 mile south-west) and Marylebone (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Leigh (5 miles south-east), Ashton-in-Makerfield (4 miles south), Atherton (5 miles east), Standish (3 miles north-west), Orrell (4 miles west) and Tyldesley (7 miles east). Being one of Wigan’s larger places, Scholes sees plenty of our work.
Landmarks near Scholes
In Scholes, that means homes near Mesnes Park, Rose Bridge High School and St Catharine's CofE Primary School, among other places. Also close by are Wigan and Leigh College (0.7 miles west), St Catharine's Church (within half a mile south), All Saints' Church (0.6 miles west) and The Crispin pub (within half a mile south-east). The nearest railway station is Ince station, about 0.6 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Marketgate Shopping Centre (0.6 miles west) and Royal Albert Edward Infirmary (0.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Billinge Hill.
Common questions in Scholes
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. The repair is done in place, without disconnecting anything.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Are there extra charges for Scholes?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Typically, if it isn’t leaking. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Use gentle cleaners
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
What we’re called out for in Scholes
Fine crazing in the glaze is usually down to age, and strong chemicals speed it up.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A crack near the taps
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Fine cracks across the glaze
Questions to ask before you book
- How to care for the finish
- If travel is included in the price
- How the room is protected while they work
- How soon you can use it again
What a repair can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Plumbing leaks
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
