Bristol · England
Sink & basin repair in Totterdown, Bristol
We travel to Totterdown for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Cracks starting at the waste
Landlords, agents and businesses in Totterdown
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Sink repair at your home in Totterdown
From cloakroom basins to period pieces, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There is no plumbing to disconnect. Typical jobs include a crazed, tired basin and chips on the rim or front edge, in antique & period basins, Belfast and butler sinks and enamelled basins.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Totterdown (BS4, BS3, BS2)
- County
- Bristol
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Totterdown
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A crack near the taps
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Comparing quotes
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Ensure the area is dry
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
Totterdown: your questions answered
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Normally, if it isn’t leaking. A crack that leaks right through usually means a new basin.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Are there extra charges for Totterdown?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Use mild cleaners only
- Store toiletries on a shelf
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Early repair keeps it a small job.
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaks from the fittings
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Nearby places to Totterdown
Other services in Totterdown
Repairing versus replacing in Totterdown
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Our sink repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Totterdown
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our prices page.
Totterdown and the surrounding area
Totterdown is about 2 miles south-east of Bristol, in Bristol. Jobs in Totterdown are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Totterdown is one of 89 places in Bristol where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 77 miles away.
We work across BS4, BS3 and BS2. That includes homes on King Road, Bath Road and Maxse Road. We also cover the places around Totterdown: Knowle (1 mile south-west), Upper Knowle (1 mile south-west), St Philip's Marsh (1 mile north), Windmill Hill (1 mile west) and Barton Hill (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Soundwell (4 miles north-east), Bishopston (3 miles north-west), Mayfield Park (3 miles north-east), Horfield (4 miles north), Clifton (3 miles north-west) and Henleaze (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Totterdown
Our customers here include homes close to Sparke Evans Park, Prospect Education Trust and Hillcrest Primary School. Also close by are St Christophers (less than half a mile east), St Mary Redcliffe and Temple School (1.1 miles north-west) and Black Castle Public House (within half a mile north-east). The closest station to Totterdown is Bristol Temple Meads station, about 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include St Bartholomew's Hospital (1.8 miles north-west) and British Empire and Commonwealth Museum (1 mile north-west). For a walk, there’s Brandon Hill.
- Other local spots include Avon (1.1 miles north-west)
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
