Oxfordshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Somerton, Oxfordshire
Sink repair for Somerton, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
About our sink repair in Somerton
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. Common call-outs are for a chipped basin edge and cracks starting at the waste, in vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Somerton (OX25)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the whole basin
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Nearby places to Somerton
Other services in Somerton
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Repair chips before they stain
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Covering Somerton
Somerton is about 6 miles north-west of Bicester, in Oxfordshire. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Somerton is one of 443 places in Oxfordshire we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 44 miles away.
Jobs in OX25 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Water Street, Wharf Lane and Ardley Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Somerton include Fritwell (2 miles east), Clifton (2 miles north), Upper Heyford (2 miles south), Souldern (2 miles north-east) and Lower Heyford (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (14 miles south), Banbury (8 miles north), Bicester (6 miles south-east), Witney (15 miles south-west), Kidlington (9 miles south) and Headington Quarry (14 miles south).
Around Somerton
We visit homes around Church of St James, among other places. Somerton’s nearest station is Heyford station, about 2.7 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Deddington Castle (2.4 miles north-west).
What we are called out for in Somerton
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A crack near the taps
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips around the rim
Before booking anyone
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- If travel is included in the price
- What prep work is covered
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take a couple of hours for most chips, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Repairing versus replacing in Somerton
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Somerton
- Work done at your home or business
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our full price list.
Common questions in Somerton
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Do you work in Somerton?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Somerton from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Landlord and trade work in Somerton
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Somerton use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
