Birmingham · England
Sink Repair in West Smethwick
Our technicians come to West Smethwick for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
About our sink repair in West Smethwick
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, it can be resurfaced in place, for a fresh, even finish. Our repair technicians work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins, and common reasons people contact us are an original basin worth saving and cracks starting at the waste.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- West Smethwick (B70, B66, B67)
- Area hub
- Birmingham
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in West Smethwick
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
If you’re in West Smethwick and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Also near West Smethwick
What else we do in West Smethwick
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new basin often means a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair keeps the basin you have. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in West Smethwick
- One price list for the whole UK
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Everything repaired in place
See our pricing.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaks from the fittings
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
West Smethwick: your questions answered
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Will you remove the sink?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Do you cover West Smethwick?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to West Smethwick for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
About West Smethwick
West Smethwick is about 1 mile north-west of Smethwick, in Birmingham. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover 140 places across Birmingham.
Our repair technicians cover all of the B70, B66 and B67 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Holly Lane, Frank Road and Drake Road. Main roads around West Smethwick include the A4182 and A4252, which makes travel easy. We also travel to Sandwell (1 mile east), Tantany (2 miles north), Handsworth (2 miles east), West Bromwich (2 miles north) and Hateley Heath (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Birmingham (5 miles south-east), Royal Sutton Coldfield (8 miles north-east), Erdington (7 miles east), Lee Bank (4 miles south-east), Streetly (7 miles north-east) and Paradise (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in West Smethwick
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Holy Trinity Church, Holly Lodge High School and House of Spice Bar and Grill. Also close by are Dartmouth Park (1.2 miles north), Health Futures UTC (1.3 miles north) and George Betts Primary Academy (less than half a mile south-west). West Smethwick has its own railway station: Smethwick Galton Bridge station. A little further out are Sandwell General Hospital (1.7 miles north) and New Square (1.2 miles north). For a walk, there’s Priory Woods Local Nature Reserve and Forge Mill Lake.
The process
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It typically takes a couple of hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in West Smethwick
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A chipped basin edge
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- How your room will be protected
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
Landlord and trade work in West Smethwick
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
