Dorset · England
Sink & basin repair in Grimstone, Dorset
Our technicians come to Grimstone for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- Chips around the rim
Sink repair in Grimstone, done in place
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, basin damage is usually repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. Typical jobs include cracks starting at the waste and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools, across Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Grimstone (DT2)
- County
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Plumbing leaks
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Grimstone
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
Grimstone and nearby
Grimstone is about 4 miles north-west of Dorchester, in Dorset. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Grimstone is one of 462 towns and villages in Dorset where we work.
We cover every part of DT2 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also work in Frampton (1 mile north-west), Winterbourne Abbas (3 miles south-west), Cruxton (3 miles north-west), Winterbourne Steepleton (3 miles south) and Compton Valence (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Weymouth (9 miles south), Dorchester (4 miles south-east), Bridport (11 miles west), Sherborne (14 miles north), Portland (14 miles south) and Rodwell (10 miles south).
Local landmarks in Grimstone
Our customers here include homes close to Church of St Mary and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Maiden Newton station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Tutankhamun Exhibition (3.9 miles south-east) and Herrison Hospital (2.3 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Hog Cliff and Nunnery Mead.
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.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- 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.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Common problems we fix in Grimstone
Fine crazing in the glaze is normally down to age, and strong chemicals speed it up.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A crack near the taps
- A crazed, tired basin
- An original basin worth saving
Comparing quotes
- How to look after the finish
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- If travel is included in the price
Common questions in Grimstone
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Normally, if it is not leaking. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Dorset, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Grimstone?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job generally takes a couple of hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Generally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Repair or replace in Grimstone?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is typically the answer. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No extra charge for your area
- Work done at your home or business
- Normally one visit, start to finish
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