Dorset · England
Sink Repair for Cann Common homes
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Cann Common, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
About our sink repair in Cann Common
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage to blend with the surrounding glaze. Whether it’s chips around the rim and crazing in the glaze, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Cann Common (SP7)
- County
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
When to call us in Cann Common
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips around the rim
- A chipped vanity basin
- A crack near the taps
Comparing quotes
- When it can be used again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if they find more damage
- Aftercare advice
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Cann Common. The price comes down to:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Repairing versus replacing in Cann Common
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Our sink repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cann Common
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our full price list.
Where we work around Cann Common
Cann Common is about 9 miles north of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Cann Common is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: SP7. Streets in the area include Glyn Place, Ash Tree Lane and Higher Barn Close, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Cann Common, we cover East Melbury (1 mile south), Cann (1 mile west), Melbury Abbas (1 mile south), West Melbury (1 mile west) and Compton Abbas (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Wimborne Minster (15 miles south-east), Blandford Forum (9 miles south), Verwood (15 miles south-east), Gillingham (6 miles north-west), Peacemarsh (6 miles north-west) and Sturminster Newton (7 miles south-west).
Near you in Cann Common
We visit homes around Shaftesbury School, Church of St Thomas and St Mary's School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Westminster Memorial Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Gold Hill Museum (2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Breeze Hill.
When a repair is not the answer
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Widespread crazing
- 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.
Materials we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Your questions about sink repair in Cann Common
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you work in Cann Common?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Cann Common and the rest of Dorset. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Have new chips repaired quickly
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
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 DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
