Shropshire · England
Sink Repair in Shifnal
We travel to Shifnal for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Chips on the rim or front edge
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
About our sink repair in Shifnal
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. We work on Belfast and butler sinks, vanity unit basins and antique & period basins, and common reasons people get in touch are an original basin worth saving and chips on a built-in basin.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Shifnal (TF11)
- County
- Shropshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Shifnal
Other services in Shifnal
Repair or replace in Shifnal?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair keeps the basin you have. Our sink repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shifnal
- Everything repaired in place
- One price list for the entire UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our full price list.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Do not overtighten taps
- Use mild cleaners only
- Avoid abrasive pads
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it does not get chipped again.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a couple of hours for most chips for most jobs. The room is left tidy and you will know when it can be used.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
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.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Shifnal
Fine crazing in the glaze is typically down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Before booking anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- What preparation is included
Landlords, agents and businesses in Shifnal
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
For anyone letting property in or around Shifnal, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Where we work around Shifnal
Shifnal is about 4 miles east of Telford, in Shropshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Shifnal is one of 433 places in Shropshire we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 24 miles away.
Jobs in TF11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Market Place, High Street and Bradford Street, and we cover them all. You’ll find Shifnal on the B4379, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Shifnal, we cover Haughton (1 mile north-west), Crackleybank (2 miles north), Kemberton (2 miles south-west), Grindleforge (3 miles south) and Tong Norton (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Madeley (4 miles south-west), Bridgnorth (9 miles south), Monkmoor (15 miles west), Sutton (15 miles west), Broseley (6 miles south-west) and Sundorne (15 miles west).
What’s near Shifnal
Around Shifnal, we work in homes near Church of St Andrew, Idsall School and Shifnal Primary School, among other places. Shifnal has its own railway station: Shifnal station. Well-known places in the area include RAF Hospital Cosford (3.7 miles east) and Telford Shopping Centre (3.2 miles west). Open spaces near Shifnal include White Sitch.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Plumbing leaks
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin that moves on its brackets
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Shifnal: your questions answered
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, very frequently. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Will you remove the sink?
Not at all. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Shifnal included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
