Dorset · England
Sink & basin repair in Gaunts, Dorset
Local sink repair for Gaunts: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- An antique basin with chips
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
- Access to the area
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One picture of the entire basin
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
How we handle sink repair in Gaunts
We match the glaze as well as the colour, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. Repairs are polished to the same shine. Whether it’s chips on the rim or front edge and a chipped vanity basin, we can normally put it right, on ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins alike.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Gaunts (BH21)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Gaunts
What else we do in Gaunts
Should you replace it?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Our sink repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gaunts
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No need to remove anything
- Colour-matched on site
See our prices page.
Do you need sink repair in Gaunts?
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A crazed, tired basin
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Cracks starting at the waste
Comparing quotes
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How your room will be protected
- When it can be used again
What a repair cannot fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
How the visit 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 we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- Normally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
How to prepare
- Ensure the area is dry
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Questions from Gaunts
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No, it stays where it is. We protect the area around it and work in place.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you cover Gaunts?
We do. We send a technician to Gaunts for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Surface cracks can typically be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Do not overtighten taps
- Repair chips before they stain
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it does not get chipped again.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Covering Gaunts
Gaunts is about 3 miles north of Wimborne Minster, in Dorset. Jobs in Gaunts are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 462 places across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across the BH21 postcode area and the streets around it. We also travel to Gaunt's Common (1 mile north-east), Holt (1 mile south-east), Lodge Copse Estate (1 mile east), Pig Oak (1 mile south) and Hinton Martell (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Christchurch (12 miles south-east), Wimborne Minster (3 miles south), Blandford Forum (8 miles west), Verwood (5 miles north-east), Shaftesbury (15 miles north-west) and Ferndown (4 miles south-east).
Around Gaunts
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St James. Nearby you’ll also find St Leonard's Hospital (5.4 miles east) and Stapehill Abbey (3.4 miles south-east).
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
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