Hampshire · England
Sink Repair in East Stratton
Local sink repair for East Stratton: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips around the rim
- A period basin that needs restoring
Sink repair in East Stratton, done in place
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. We’re often asked to fix a period basin that needs restoring and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools, in enamelled basins, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Hampshire.
- Area
- East Stratton (SO21)
- Region
- Hampshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Use gentle cleaners
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One picture of the entire basin
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a basin frequently means a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. A repair leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in East Stratton
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before you book
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No need to remove anything
See our prices page.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Common problems we fix in East Stratton
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How to care for the finish
- What preparation is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
Where we work around East Stratton
East Stratton is about 8 miles north-east of Winchester, in Hampshire. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. East Stratton is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from East Stratton to London (54 miles away).
Our visits in SO21 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Stratton Close, Stratton Lane and Baring Close, all of which we cover. We also travel to Micheldever (2 miles west), Northbrook (2 miles west), Totford (2 miles south-east), Northington (2 miles south-east) and Brown Candover (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Basingstoke (9 miles north-east), Winchester (8 miles south-west), Eastleigh (14 miles south), Andover (12 miles west), Chandler's Ford (14 miles south-west) and Alton (11 miles east).
Landmarks near East Stratton
In East Stratton, that means homes near Church of All Saints and The Northbrook Arms and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Micheldever station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Barton Castle (4.9 miles east).
Towns and villages near East Stratton
What else we do in East Stratton
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, tidy-up included.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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East Stratton: your questions answered
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, very often. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Normally, if it is not leaking. A crack that leaks right through typically means a new basin.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
