Kent · England
Sink & basin repair in Temple Ewell, Kent
Our technicians come to Temple Ewell for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A crack near the taps
About our sink repair in Temple Ewell
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, it can be resurfaced in place, for a fresh, even finish. Common call-outs are for an original basin worth saving and chips on the rim or front edge, on antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Temple Ewell (CT16, CT17)
- Region
- Kent
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Do not overtighten taps
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Use mild cleaners only
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
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.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- Doing more than one item at once
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Temple Ewell. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole basin
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a basin often means a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. Repairing it keeps the basin you have. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why Temple Ewell clients choose us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We leave the room as we found it
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our full price list.
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Temple Ewell
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
The things clients generally mention when they call include:
- A chipped basin edge
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long it needs to cure
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What aftercare is recommended
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Other services in Temple Ewell
Temple Ewell questions
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Surface cracks can typically be repaired. A crack that leaks right through typically means a new basin.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Temple Ewell and the surrounding area
Temple Ewell is about 2 miles north-west of Dover, in Kent. Wherever you are in the CT16 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Temple Ewell is one of 922 towns and villages in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Temple Ewell to London (about 64 miles away).
Our visits in CT16 and CT17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Park Road, Lower Road and Green Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Temple Ewell include Kearsney (1 mile south), River (1 mile south-east), Whitfield (1 mile north-east), Lydden (1 mile north-west) and Wolverton (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Canterbury (12 miles north-west), Folkestone (6 miles south-west), Ramsgate (14 miles north-east), Deal (7 miles north-east), Hythe (10 miles south-west) and Walmer (7 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Temple Ewell
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Old Park Hill, Temple Ewell Church of England Primary School and Dover Christ Church Academy, among other places. Also close by are Royal Oak Cottage The Royal Oak Public House (0.7 miles south-east) and Church of St Peter and St Paul (under half a mile south-west). Temple Ewell has its own railway station: Kearsney station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Dover Castle (2.9 miles south-east) and Dover Transport Museum (0.9 miles east). Not far away are Dover Western Heights.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Leaks from the fittings
- Widespread crazing
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Temple Ewell
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
