Nottingham · England

Sink & basin repair in St Ann's, Nottingham

We travel to St Ann's for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
  • A crack near the taps
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Sink repair for St Ann's homes

Sink repair in St Ann's without replacing anything

Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. If you are dealing with a chipped basin edge and an antique basin with chips, we can help, on Belfast and butler sinks, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins alike.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.

Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish
Location
St Ann's (NG3, NG1, NG2)
Region
Nottingham
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Your questions about sink repair in St Ann's

Are there extra charges for St Ann's?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

How soon can you come?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

What information do you need?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

Can tenants book a repair?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Is the work guaranteed?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Do you disconnect the taps?

Not at all. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.

How do I get a price for sink repair in St Ann's?

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

How we price sink repair

Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to St Ann's. The price comes down to:

  • The material
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The type of damage

We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Send photos for a quote

Phone photos are fine. Just make sure we can see:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

If you are in St Ann's and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Can I fix it myself?

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 pictures, as it can add time.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

Landlords, agents and businesses in St Ann's

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

If you manage property in St Ann's, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.

Aftercare tips

Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:

  • Steer clear of harsh chemicals
  • Keep heavy bottles off the rim
  • Don’t overtighten taps
  • Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin

Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.

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.

Repairs by material

Period and antique

Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.

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.

Do you need sink repair in St Ann's?

Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
  • Chips on a built-in basin
  • A crazed, tired basin
  • Chips around the rim

Before you book anyone

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • If travel is included in the price
  • What preparation is included
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

10 questions to ask before you book

The process

Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a couple of hours for most chips, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
  2. The area is degreased and keyed.
  3. Filler is built up and sanded flush.
  4. We match the colour and the gloss.
  5. We clear away and tell you when it can be used.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Getting a price

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Where we work around St Ann's

St Ann's is about 1 mile east of Nottingham, in Nottingham. From the centre of St Ann's to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover 51 places across Nottingham. Our jobs stretch from St Ann's to Birmingham (about 46 miles away).

Our visits in NG3, NG1 and NG2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Avenue D, Alma Road and Union Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around St Ann's: Sneinton (1 mile south-east), Hockley (1 mile south-west), Carrington (1 mile north-west), Bakersfield (1 mile east) and Sherwood Rise (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Arnold (3 miles north), Bulwell (4 miles north-west), Clifton (4 miles south-west), Daybrook (3 miles north), Compton Acres (3 miles south) and Wollaton (4 miles west). Being one of Nottingham’s larger places, St Ann's is somewhere we visit often.

What’s near St Ann's

Typical jobs here are in homes near Nottingham Central Library, Nottingham Girls' High School and St. Ann's Church. Other local landmarks include Sycamore Academy (less than half a mile west), Lord Alcester pub (under half a mile south-east), Brook Street School (0.5 miles south) and Stonebridge city farm (less than half a mile south). For rail, the closest station is Nottingham station, roughly 1.1 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find William Booth Birthplace Museum (0.7 miles south) and North Wilford (2 miles south-west). Open spaces near St Ann's include Wilford Hill and Colwick Woods.

Map of St Ann's © OpenStreetMap contributors

Why repair rather than replace?

Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. Repairing it keeps the basin you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs 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 you book.

Why us?

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Generally one visit, start to finish
  • Work done at your home or business
  • No extra charge for your area

See our prices page.

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