Kent · England
Sink & basin repair in Tonge, Kent
Sink repair in and around Tonge: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crazed, tired basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
Should you replace it?
A basin is typically fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tonge
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Most jobs done in one visit
- No extra charge for your area
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our prices page.
Sink repair in Tonge, done in place
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, whatever they’re made of. There is no plumbing to disconnect. Our repair technicians work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and antique & period basins, and common reasons people get in touch are fine cracks across the glaze and a chipped vanity basin.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Kent.
- Location
- Tonge (ME9)
- County
- Kent
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Tonge
Tonge is about 2 miles east of Sittingbourne, in Kent. Anywhere in ME9, we carry out the work at your property. Tonge is one of 922 places in Kent where we work. We work right across the region, from Tonge to London (39 miles away).
Every address in ME9 is covered. Close by, we cover Tonge Corner (1 mile south), Milton Regis (1 mile west), Murston (1 mile south-west), Radfield (1 mile south) and Kemsley (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Maidstone (12 miles south-west), Ashford (15 miles south), Canterbury (14 miles east), Whitstable (11 miles east), Faversham (5 miles south-east) and Herne Bay (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Tonge
We visit homes around Sittingbourne Community College, Milton Creek Country Park and Church of St Giles, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Teynham station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Sittingbourne and Milton Urban District (2.1 miles west) and Castle Rough (1.3 miles north-west).
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Tonge
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One picture of the entire basin
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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Common questions in Tonge
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
How much does sink repair cost in Tonge?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Do you work in Tonge?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Tonge for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
How the visit works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Landlord and trade work in Tonge
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
If you manage property in Tonge, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Get chips repaired early
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
When to call us in Tonge
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How the colour is matched
- Aftercare advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
