Derbyshire · England
Sink Repair in Weston-on-Trent
Sink repair for Weston-on-Trent, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A chipped vanity basin
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Widespread crazing
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Sink repair at your home in Weston-on-Trent
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. The chip is filled, shaped and polished so it blends into the glaze. Our technicians work on antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins, and the jobs we see most are damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and a chipped basin edge.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Location
- Weston-on-Trent (DE72)
- Region
- Derbyshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Weston-on-Trent
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Generally, if it isn’t leaking. A crack that leaks right through typically means a new basin.
Common problems we fix in Weston-on-Trent
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Common reasons people in Weston-on-Trent contact us include:
- An original basin worth saving
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A crazed, tired basin
Comparing quotes
- If travel is included in the price
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What prep work is covered
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Why repair rather than replace?
A basin is typically fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Prices start from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Weston-on-Trent
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our prices page.
About Weston-on-Trent
Weston-on-Trent is about 5 miles south-east of Derby, in Derbyshire. We visit homes and businesses in Weston-on-Trent and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Weston-on-Trent is one of 532 towns and villages in Derbyshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Weston-on-Trent to Birmingham (about 33 miles away).
Our visits in DE72 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Main Street, Old Plough Close and Wilmot Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Aston-on-Trent (1 mile north-east), Isley Walton (2 miles south-east), Castle Donington (2 miles east), Thulston (2 miles north) and Shardlow (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Swadlincote (9 miles south-west), Ilkeston (9 miles north-east), Long Eaton (6 miles north-east), Belper (13 miles north), Heanor (12 miles north) and Ripley (14 miles north).
Around Weston-on-Trent
Our customers here include homes close to St Mary the Virgin’s Church, The Old Plough pub and Chellaston Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Weston-on-Trent is Spondon station, roughly 4.3 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Aston Hall Hospital (0.8 miles north-east) and Melbourne Castle (2.1 miles south-west).
Landlord and trade work in Weston-on-Trent
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It generally takes a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re 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 tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Get chips repaired early
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
Use gentle cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
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