Greater London · England
Sink & basin repair in West End, Greater London
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for householders, landlords and businesses in West End. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
About our sink repair in West End
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, we can resurface it in place, giving it an even new finish. We work on antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and common reasons people get in touch are cracks starting at the waste and fine cracks across the glaze.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- West End (W1F, W1D, W1T)
- Region
- Greater London
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Repair chips before they stain
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
What we are called out for in West End
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors chip the rim and front edge. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- An antique basin with chips
What to look for in a quote
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- When it can be used again
- Who will actually do the work
- Aftercare advice
What a repair can’t fix
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin that moves on its brackets
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Landlord and trade work in West End
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- One picture of the entire basin
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Prices start from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West End
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A fixed quote before you book
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our pricing.
Places near West End
Other services in West End
West End and nearby
West End is about 1 mile east of City of Westminster, in Greater London. Wherever you are in the W1F postcode area, we come to you. West End is one of 764 towns and villages in Greater London where we work.
Our visits in W1F, W1D and W1T are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Duck Lane, Drury Lane and Bridle Lane and the roads around them. Main roads around West End include the A301 and A400, which makes travel easy. Other places close to West End include Seven Dials (1 mile east), St Giles (1 mile north-east), Soho (1 mile west), Chinatown (1 mile south-west) and Covent Garden (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Kensington (3 miles west), Walthamstow (7 miles north-east), Whitechapel (3 miles east), Hampstead (4 miles north-west), Ruislip (13 miles west) and Stockwell (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in West End
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Brewdog pub, LITE Regal International School and St Mary's Church and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Soho Parish CofE Primary School (under half a mile south-west), St Anne's Churchyard (within half a mile west), Harris Westminster Sixth Form (1 mile south) and LSE Shaw Library (0.5 miles east). West End has its own railway station: Tottenham Court Road station. A little further out are Kingly Court (within half a mile west) and St Paul's Hospital (under half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include St. James's Park Lake and Barnsbury Wood.
- Other local spots include Metropolitan Borough of Holborn (under half a mile north-east)
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
FAQs for West End
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Do you cover West End?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to West End and the rest of Greater London. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
