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Sink Repair in Hounsdown
Sink repair in and around Hounsdown: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A chipped vanity basin
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Use mild cleaners only
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it does not get chipped again.
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 in Hounsdown, done in place
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Our repair technicians work on enamelled basins, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins, and people most often call us about a crazed, tired basin and cracks around the tap holes or waste.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Hounsdown (SO40)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
Nearby places to Hounsdown
What else we do in Hounsdown
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Hounsdown questions
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Do you come to Hounsdown?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Hounsdown. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Southampton.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No, it stays where it is. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
What areas do you cover?
All of Southampton, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What happens on the day
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, tidy-up included.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Signs you need sink repair in Hounsdown
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A crack near the taps
- A chipped basin edge
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on a built-in basin
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- When it can be used again
- How the colour is matched
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hounsdown
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
For anyone letting property in or around Hounsdown, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Leaks from the fittings
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
Hounsdown and nearby
Hounsdown is about 1 mile south of Totton, in Southampton. From the centre of Hounsdown to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover all 40 towns and villages in Southampton. Our nearest city page is London, about 73 miles away.
Here we cover the SO40 postcode area. You will find streets such as Main Road, Pound Lane and Chapel Lane, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Ashurst Bridge (1 mile north-west), Totton (1 mile north), Netley Marsh (1 mile north-west), Woodlands (2 miles west) and Winsor (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Southampton (5 miles east), Shirley (3 miles east), Regents Park (3 miles east), Townhill Park (6 miles east), Midanbury (6 miles east) and Thornhill (7 miles east).
What’s near Hounsdown
Our customers here include homes close to Colbury Christ Church, Foxhills Infant School and Hounsdown School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Totton station, about 1.1 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include National Dairy Museum (0.8 miles south) and Ashurst Hospital (1.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Testwood Lakes.
Repair or replace in Hounsdown?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
What you get with us
- One visit for most repairs
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
