Dorset · England
Sink & basin repair in Harman's Cross, Dorset
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Harman's Cross, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A crack near the taps
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Sink repair in Harman's Cross without replacing anything
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We regularly repair vanity unit basins, Belfast and butler sinks and antique & period basins, and people most frequently call us about damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and damage to a basin in a vanity unit.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Harman's Cross (BH19, BH20)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Harman's Cross
Harman's Cross is about 8 miles south of Poole, in Dorset. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Harman's Cross is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.
We cover every part of BH19 and BH20. Streets in the area include Valley Road, South Instow and Tabbit's Hill Lane, all of which we cover. Other places close to Harman's Cross include Woolgarston (1 mile north), Little Woolgarston (1 mile north-west), Corfe Castle (2 miles north-west), Kingston (2 miles west) and Church Knowle (3 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Christchurch (14 miles north-east), Wimborne Minster (13 miles north), Ferndown (14 miles north-east), Broadstone (10 miles north), Corfe Mullen (10 miles north) and Swanage (3 miles east).
Near you in Harman's Cross
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Swanage School and Parish Church of Saint George, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Langton Matravers Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Not far away are Blue Pool and Rollington Hill.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
Don’t rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Harman's Cross
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Questions from Harman's Cross
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Dorset.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What affects the price in Harman's Cross
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Harman's Cross. The price reflects:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- A picture taken from further back
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The material, if you know it
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
When to call us in Harman's Cross
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips around the rim
- Chips on a built-in basin
Questions to ask before booking
- How your room will be protected
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Repairing versus replacing in Harman's Cross
Swapping a basin often brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. Repairing it avoids those problems. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Harman's Cross
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before you book
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our full price list.
The process
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- The basin can generally be used later that day or the following day.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Ensure the area is dry
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
