Dorset · England
Sink Repair in Fordington
Local sink repair for Fordington: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Landlord and trade work in Fordington
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
About our sink repair in Fordington
From cloakroom basins to period pieces, whatever they’re made of. Taps and wastes stay connected. We work on antique & period basins, enamelled basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and people most often call us about damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and chips on a built-in basin.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Fordington (DT1, DT2)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Where we work around Fordington
Fordington is about 1 mile east of Dorchester, in Dorset. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 462 places in Dorset.
Our technicians cover all of DT1 and DT2 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Kings Road, Pound Lane and Alfred Road. If you’re just outside Fordington, we cover Dorchester (1 mile west), Stinsford (1 mile east), Charminster (2 miles north-west), Bradford Peverell (3 miles north-west) and Charlton Down (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Weymouth (7 miles south), Bridport (14 miles west), Blandford Forum (15 miles north-east), Portland (11 miles south), Rodwell (7 miles south) and Wareham (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in Fordington
We visit homes around St Mary's Catholic First School, The Thomas Hardye School and Old House at Home. Nearby too are Church of St George (less than half a mile east) and The Thomas Hardye School (1.1 miles west). Fordington’s nearest station is Dorchester South station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Nearby you’ll also find Terracotta Warriors Museum (within half a mile north-west) and Dorset County Hospital (0.7 miles west).
How it works
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a couple of hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can normally be used later that day or the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Fordington
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Clients normally contact us about:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- An original basin worth saving
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips around the rim
Before you book anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- How the room is protected while they work
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a basin often brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Fordington. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No extra charge for your area
- Work done at your home or business
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our full price list.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, and the work is guaranteed.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Use mild cleaners only
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it does not get chipped again.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your DT1 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
What a repair can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Widespread crazing
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
Fordington: your questions answered
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Do you come to Fordington?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Fordington. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Usually, if it isn’t leaking. A crack that leaks right through generally means a new basin.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
