Rutland · England
Sink & basin repair in Uppingham, Rutland
Problem with your basin in Uppingham? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Sink repair in Uppingham without replacing anything
If the whole basin is crazed or worn, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. We’re often asked to fix chips on the rim or front edge and an original basin worth saving, in ceramic & vitreous china basins, Belfast and butler sinks and enamelled basins.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Uppingham as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Uppingham (LE15)
- Area hub
- Rutland
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Uppingham
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you cover Uppingham?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Uppingham and the rest of Rutland. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Do you cover the entire of Rutland?
All of Rutland, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
About Uppingham
Uppingham is about 6 miles south of Oakham, in Rutland. Customers in Uppingham get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Uppingham is one of 47 places in Rutland we cover. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 50 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: LE15. Whether you live on High Street West, High Street East and Station Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Uppingham is on the B664 and A6003, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Lyddington (2 miles south), Wardley (2 miles west), Stockerston (2 miles south-west), Allexton (3 miles west) and Caldecott (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oakham (6 miles north), Barleythorpe (6 miles north), Cottesmore (9 miles north), Langham (7 miles north), North Luffenham (5 miles north-east) and Whissendine (9 miles north). Uppingham is among the bigger towns we cover in Rutland.
Near you in Uppingham
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Peter and St Paul, Uppingham Church of England Primary School and Uppingham Community College, among other places. You’ll also find White Hart Public House (less than half a mile south) and Uppingham School (within half a mile south-west). For a walk, there’s King's Hill and Great Merrible Wood.
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
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. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
How the visit works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. 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.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Uppingham
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, which can crack it around the holes.
Customers usually contact us about:
- Crazing in the glaze
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on a built-in basin
- An antique basin with chips
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the colour is matched
- How your room will be protected
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
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.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Uppingham
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Repairing versus replacing in Uppingham
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is generally the answer. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Uppingham
- Work done at your home or business
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
