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Sink Repair for Tickshill homes

Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for householders, landlords and businesses in Tickshill. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on a built-in basin
  • Crazing in the glaze
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Sink repair for Tickshill homes

Repairs by material

Vitreous china

Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.

Composite and resin

Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.

Sink repair in Tickshill, done in place

It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. Repairs are polished to the same shine. Common call-outs are for an original basin worth saving and a chipped vanity basin, across ceramic & vitreous china basins, Belfast and butler sinks and enamelled basins.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)
Location
Tickshill (GL11)
Region
Gloucestershire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Can I fix it myself?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.

What a repair can’t fix

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
  • A crack that leaks right through the basin
  • A basin that moves on its brackets

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins
  • Belfast and butler sinks
  • Antique & period basins
  • Vanity unit basins
  • Enamelled basins

Covering Tickshill

Tickshill is about 5 miles south-west of Stroud, in Gloucestershire. From the centre of Tickshill to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 470 towns and villages across Gloucestershire. Our jobs stretch from Tickshill to Birmingham (about 56 miles away).

Our visits in GL11 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Close by, we cover Silver Street (1 mile north), Coaley (1 mile north-west), Upthorpe (1 mile west), Frocester (2 miles north) and Cambridge (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Gloucester (11 miles north), Stroud (5 miles north-east), Cirencester (15 miles east), Brockworth (12 miles north-east), Quedgeley (9 miles north) and Lydney (9 miles west).

Near you in Tickshill

Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Bartholomew, St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Coaley School, among other places. You’ll also find Rose And Crown Inn (1 mile east) and Rednock School (2.1 miles south-west). The closest station to Tickshill is Cam & Dursley station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Dunkirk Mill Museum (3.7 miles east) and Drakestone Camp (3.3 miles south-west). The countryside around Tickshill includes Woodchester Park and Coaley Peak.

Map of Tickshill © OpenStreetMap contributors

Aftercare tips

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

  • Repair chips before they stain
  • Avoid strong bleach and descalers
  • Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
  • Keep straighteners away from the basin

Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.

A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Early repair keeps it a small job.

Work for landlords and builders

If you manage property in Tickshill, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

What affects the price in Tickshill

Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • How much damage there is
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The material
  • Whether we combine several jobs

No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Getting a price from pictures

When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Something in shot to show the size

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

What we do, step by step

We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a couple of hours for most chips.

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

Before we arrive

  • Open a window if you can
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

Getting a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

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FAQs for Tickshill

What happens after I send photos?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

What does sink repair cost?

Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your GL11 postcode.

Can you repair a cracked basin?

Frequently. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.

Do you cover Tickshill?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Tickshill from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Will the price change on the day?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.

Signs you need sink repair in Tickshill

Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors chip the rim and front edge. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.

Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:

  • A chipped basin edge
  • A chipped vanity basin
  • Chips from dropped toiletries
  • A period basin that needs restoring

What your quote should include

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • What aftercare is recommended

How to compare quotes

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