Dorset · England
Sink & basin repair in Charlton Marshall, Dorset
Damaged basin in Charlton Marshall? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Fine cracks across the glaze
Sink repair at your home in Charlton Marshall
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. We fill, shape and polish the damage to blend with the surrounding glaze. Our technicians work on Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and people most often call us about knocks from hair straighteners and an antique basin with chips.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Charlton Marshall (DT11)
- County
- Dorset
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Common problems we fix in Charlton Marshall
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, which can crack it around the holes.
The things clients usually mention when they call include:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Cracks starting at the waste
- An original basin worth saving
Comparing quotes
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who turns up on the day
- How your room will be protected
- How the colour is matched
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Our sink repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why book with us
- A fixed quote before booking
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No extra charge for your area
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our pricing.
Charlton Marshall questions
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
Nearby places to Charlton Marshall
More services for Charlton Marshall
Landlord and trade work in Charlton Marshall
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Charlton Marshall as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Hospitality businesses 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.
What we do, step by step
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, tidy-up included.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- The basin can usually be used later that day or the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Charlton Marshall and nearby
Charlton Marshall is about 2 miles south-east of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Charlton Marshall is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
All of DT11 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Bournemouth Road, Greenfield Road and Charlton Manor or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Charlton Marshall include Spetisbury (1 mile south-east), Langton Long Blandford (1 mile north), Blandford St Mary (1 mile north-west), Tarrant Keyneston (2 miles east) and Blandford Forum (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Wimborne Minster (8 miles east), Verwood (12 miles east), Gillingham (15 miles north-west), Shaftesbury (12 miles north), Ferndown (11 miles east) and Broadstone (8 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Charlton Marshall
We visit homes around Spetisbury CofE VA Primary School, The Charlton pub and The Blandford School, among other places. A little further out are Blandford Community Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Blandford Fashion Museum (1.9 miles north-west).
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
- How much damage there is
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Charlton Marshall. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Upload a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Charlton Marshall, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
How to care for the repair
Aftercare is simple:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Get chips repaired early
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it does not get chipped again.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
