Birmingham · England
Sink & basin repair in South Yardley, Birmingham
Sink repair across South Yardley and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- An original basin worth saving
About our sink repair in South Yardley
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. If you’re dealing with an antique basin with chips and chips from dropped toiletries, we can usually put it right.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- South Yardley (B25, B27, B26)
- Region
- Birmingham
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
South Yardley: your questions answered
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire basin and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the entire UK, including South Yardley and the rest of Birmingham. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Generally, if it isn’t leaking. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. 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 pictures.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a couple of hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Repairing versus replacing in South Yardley
A basin is usually fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in South Yardley
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A fixed quote before you book
Read our prices page.
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Signs you need sink repair in South Yardley
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- A chipped basin edge
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- A period basin that needs restoring
Comparing quotes
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price covers travel
When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Do not overtighten taps
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Have new chips repaired quickly
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it doesn’t get chipped again.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to South Yardley. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
If you’re in South Yardley and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Places near South Yardley
Also in South Yardley
Covering South Yardley
South Yardley is about 3 miles east of Birmingham, in Birmingham. Wherever you are in the B25 postcode area, we come to you. Our technicians cover 140 places in Birmingham, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across B25, B27 and B26 and the streets around it. From Ada Road, Lily Road and Clay Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside South Yardley, we cover Yardley (1 mile north), Gilbertstone (1 mile east), Hay Mills (1 mile west), Tyseley (1 mile south-west) and Acocks Green (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Birmingham (3 miles west), Royal Sutton Coldfield (7 miles north), Erdington (4 miles north), Lee Bank (4 miles west), Cape Hill (6 miles west) and Streetly (9 miles north).
Near you in South Yardley
Around South Yardley, we work in homes near Cedars Academy, Kimichi School and Sheldon Country Park. Nearby too are Hay Mills Congregational Church (under half a mile north-west), Old Bill and Bull pub (under half a mile north-west) and Yardleys School (1.2 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Acocks Green station, roughly 0.7 miles south. A little further out are Stechford and Yardley North (1.3 miles north) and Swan Shopping Centre (under half a mile north-east). Not far away are Shard End Lake and Yorks Wood.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
