Oxfordshire · England
Sink Repair in Tetsworth
Our technicians come to Tetsworth for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Sink repair in Tetsworth, done in place
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. The chip is filled, shaped and polished so it blends into the glaze. We regularly repair Belfast and butler sinks, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins, and people most frequently call us about chips from dropped toiletries and a period basin that needs restoring.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Tetsworth (OX9)
- Region
- Oxfordshire
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Tetsworth
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
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Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Widespread crazing
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Tetsworth
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Tetsworth. The price comes down to:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
There are no surprise 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.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the entire basin
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
About Tetsworth
Tetsworth is about 3 miles south-west of Thame, in Oxfordshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 443 towns and villages in Oxfordshire. We work right across the region, from Tetsworth to London (about 42 miles away).
Every address in OX9 is covered. Local streets include High Street, Swan Gardens and Back Street. Other places close to Tetsworth include North Weston (2 miles north), Milton Common (3 miles north-west), Albury (3 miles north-west), Great Haseley (3 miles west) and Tiddington (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Oxford (10 miles west), Didcot (12 miles south-west), Bicester (15 miles north-west), Abingdon-on-Thames (12 miles west), Thame (3 miles north-east) and Henley-on-Thames (13 miles south).
Near you in Tetsworth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Giles, The Swan pub and Tetsworth Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Tetsworth is Haddenham & Thame Parkway station, about 5 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Thame Museum (2.9 miles north) and Thame Community Hospital (2.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Tetsworth includes Wells Farm and Bald Hill.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Common problems we fix in Tetsworth
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.
Clients normally contact us about:
- A crazed, tired basin
- A period basin that needs restoring
- A crack near the taps
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Comparing quotes
- What prep work is covered
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
How the visit works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
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Should you replace it?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is normally the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is normally best. Our sink repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tetsworth
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
- We leave the room as we found it
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
