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Sink & basin repair in Haslar, Hampshire

Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Haslar and across Hampshire. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the rim or front edge
  • Fine cracks across the glaze
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Sink repair for Haslar homes

Sink repair in Haslar without replacing anything

Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, matching the colour and gloss. The basin stays on the wall. Whether it’s a chipped vanity basin and an antique basin with chips, we can help.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.

Area
Haslar (PO12)
Area hub
Hampshire
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white

FAQs for Haslar

Can a cracked sink be fixed?

Normally, if it is not leaking. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.

Do you work in Haslar?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Haslar. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.

Will you leave a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

What information do you need?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Our work in Haslar

Haslar is about 2 miles south-east of Gosport, in Hampshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire. Our jobs stretch from Haslar to London (67 miles away).

Jobs in PO12 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Froude Road, Military Road and Monckton Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Haslar include Clayhall (1 mile north-west), Alverstoke (1 mile west), Portsmouth Point (1 mile north-east), Privett (2 miles north-west) and Portsea (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Havant (8 miles north-east), Fareham (6 miles north-west), Horndean (10 miles north-east), Hedge End (12 miles north-west), Waterlooville (8 miles north-east) and Purbrook (7 miles north-east).

What’s near Haslar

In Haslar, that means homes near St Vincent College, Haselworth Primary School and The Fighting Cocks pub, among other places. Also close by are Bay House School (1.6 miles west) and St Francis (less than half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Portsmouth Harbour station, about 1.5 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Southsea (1.6 miles east) and Southsea Castle (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include West of the River Alver.

Map of Haslar © OpenStreetMap contributors

Looking after it afterwards

Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:

  • Steer clear of harsh chemicals
  • Use a heat mat for hair tools
  • Use gentle cleaners
  • Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings

A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.

Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.

What affects the price in Haslar

Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What kind of damage it is
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • The material

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Haslar. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed price

You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • The material, if you know it
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

Do you need sink repair in Haslar?

A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, so chips are common. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.

Common reasons people in Haslar contact us include:

  • Chips on the rim or front edge
  • An antique basin with chips
  • Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
  • Cracks starting at the waste

Questions to ask before you book

  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • What preparation is included
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

10 questions to ask before booking

How the visit works

We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  1. We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
  2. We degrease and key the damage.
  3. We build up the filler and sand it flush.
  4. We match the colour and the gloss.
  5. We tidy up and give you the curing time.

How to prepare

  • Open a window if you can
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

How to get a price

For a price in Haslar, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Repairs by material

Period and antique

Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.

Composite and resin

Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.

Repairing versus replacing in Haslar

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. Our sink repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Haslar

  • One visit for most repairs
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

See our full price list.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

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 fails, we can still put it right.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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.

What a repair cannot fix

Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:

  • A basin cracked through and leaking
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

  • Belfast and butler sinks
  • Enamelled basins
  • Vanity unit basins
  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins
  • Antique & period basins
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