Kent · England
Sink Repair in Shelvin
Problem with your basin in Shelvin? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Cracks starting at the waste
Sink repair in Shelvin without replacing anything
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, whatever they’re made of. Taps and wastes stay connected. If you are dealing with chips on the rim or front edge and a crazed, tired basin, we can help, whatever the material.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Shelvin (CT4)
- Region
- Kent
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s 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 pictures, as it can add time.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Shelvin: your questions answered
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Where we work around Shelvin
Shelvin is about 6 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 922 places in Kent, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for London, about 59 miles away.
Here we cover the CT4 postcode area. That includes homes on Clints Lane and Shelvin Lane and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Wootton (1 mile south-west), Denton (1 mile west), Lodge Lees (1 mile west), Breach (2 miles west) and Selsted (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Ashford (14 miles west), Canterbury (8 miles north-west), Dover (6 miles south-east), Folkestone (7 miles south), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east) and Whitstable (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Shelvin
Around Shelvin, we work in homes near Church of St Martin and Coach House Hotel. For rail, the closest station is Shepherds Well station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Buckland Hospital (5.9 miles south-east).
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Get chips repaired early
- Do not overtighten taps
- Store toiletries on a shelf
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Shelvin, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Through cracks that let water out
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
Common problems we fix in Shelvin
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips around the rim
- A crack near the taps
Before you book anyone
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
