Shropshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Shelton, Shropshire
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Shelton, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- A chipped vanity basin
Common questions in Shelton
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, very often. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
About our sink repair in Shelton
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Common call-outs are for a chipped vanity basin and cracks around the tap holes or waste, across antique & period basins, Belfast and butler sinks and enamelled basins.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Where
- Shelton (SY3, SY5)
- Region
- Shropshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 usually cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Shelton, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
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What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
When to call us in Shelton
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, which can crack it around the holes.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- A chipped basin edge
- A period basin that needs restoring
Questions to ask before you book
- What protection goes down before work starts
- If travel is included in the price
- When it can be used again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaks from the fittings
- Through cracks that let water out
- Widespread crazing
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
Places near Shelton
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Repairs by material
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Shelton and the surrounding area
Shelton is about 2 miles west of Shrewsbury, in Shropshire. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in all 433 towns and villages in Shropshire. We work right across the region, from Shelton to Birmingham (41 miles away).
We work across the SY3 and SY5 postcode area. From Pump Lane, Oliver Road and Merlin Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Copthorne (1 mile east), Frankwell (1 mile east), Coton Hill (2 miles east), Kingsland (2 miles east) and Bagley (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Oswestry (15 miles north-west), Madeley (15 miles east), Monkmoor (3 miles east), Wem (10 miles north), Sutton (3 miles south-east) and Broseley (15 miles south-east).
Around Shelton
In Shelton, that means homes near Shrewsbury School, Christ Church Shelton and Oxon and Oxon CofE Primary School and the streets around them. Shelton’s nearest station is Shrewsbury station, about 1.8 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include The Parade Shopping Centre (0.6 miles south) and Shrewsbury Castle (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Haughmond Hill and Bomere Pool.
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Repair or replace in Shelton?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shelton
- No need to remove anything
- Colour-matched on site
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
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