Lincolnshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Swaby, Lincolnshire
Damaged basin in Swaby? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A crazed, tired basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
Sink repair in Swaby, done in place
We match the glaze as well as the colour, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. Repairs are polished to the same shine. We work on Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins, and people most often call us about damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and an antique basin with chips.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Swaby (LN13)
- County
- Lincolnshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Covering Swaby
Swaby is about 7 miles south-east of Louth, in Lincolnshire. Clients in Swaby get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Swaby is one of 732 towns and villages in Lincolnshire where we work. Our nearest city page is Leeds, about 76 miles away.
All of LN13 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Pado Lane, North Lane and Long Hedge Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Swaby include Driby (2 miles south), Tetford (4 miles south-west), Sausthorpe (5 miles south), Hagworthingham (6 miles south-west) and Belchford (6 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Louth (7 miles north-west), Skegness (14 miles south-east), Horncastle (9 miles south-west), Mablethorpe (8 miles north-east), Woodhall Spa (15 miles south-west) and Sutton on Sea (9 miles east).
Near you in Swaby
In Swaby, that means homes near Church of St Nicholas and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Alford and District War Memorial Cottage Hospital (3.9 miles east). The countryside around Swaby includes Miles Cross Hill.
Common problems we fix in Swaby
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Clients usually contact us about:
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- A chipped basin edge
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- How the room is protected while they work
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price covers travel
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Swaby questions
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No, it stays where it is. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Often. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
Do you work in Swaby?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Swaby and the rest of Lincolnshire. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Landlord and trade work in Swaby
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Lincolnshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
When we’d advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Swaby
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Swaby. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use gentle cleaners
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
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.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is typically best. Our sink repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swaby
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Work done at your home or business
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our prices page.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can typically use the basin later that day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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