Dorset · England
Sink & basin repair in Horton Heath, Dorset
Sink repair in and around Horton Heath: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- An antique basin with chips
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Do not overtighten taps
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, 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.
Sink repair at your home in Horton Heath
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. We work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, antique & period basins and enamelled basins, and the jobs we see most are cracks around the tap holes or waste and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Horton Heath (BH21)
- County
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Horton Heath
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Horton Heath. The price comes down to:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- A photo taken from further back
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your BH21 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
What a repair cannot fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Widespread crazing
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Your questions about sink repair in Horton Heath
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, very frequently. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
How much does sink repair cost in Horton Heath?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your BH21 postcode.
Will you remove the sink?
No, it stays where it is. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
Do you work in Horton Heath?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Horton Heath for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Dorset and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Horton Heath as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Signs you need sink repair in Horton Heath
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- An original basin worth saving
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Questions to ask before you book
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How your room will be protected
Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. Our sink repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Horton Heath
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- One price list for the entire UK
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our prices page.
Nearby places to Horton Heath
Also in Horton Heath
Our work in Horton Heath
Horton Heath is about 2 miles south-west of Verwood, in Dorset. We visit homes and businesses in Horton Heath and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Horton Heath is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
Our technicians cover all of the BH21 postcode area. If you are just outside Horton Heath, we cover Knob's Crook (1 mile north), Mannington (1 mile south-east), Lower Mannington (1 mile south-east), Lower Row (1 mile south-west) and Haythorne (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Christchurch (11 miles south-east), Wimborne Minster (5 miles south-west), Blandford Forum (11 miles west), Ferndown (4 miles south), Broadstone (8 miles south-west) and Corfe Mullen (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Horton Heath
In Horton Heath, that means homes near Emmanuel Middle Church of England Middle School, among other places. A little further out are Cranborne Castle Hill (3.8 miles north) and St Leonard's Hospital (4 miles south-east).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
