Dorset · England
Sink & basin repair in Iford, Dorset
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Iford and across Dorset. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Sink repair in Iford without replacing anything
We match the glaze as well as the colour, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. Repairs are polished to the same shine. We work on antique & period basins, enamelled basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and the jobs we see most are a chipped vanity basin and cracks starting at the waste.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Iford (BH6, BH23, BH7)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about sink repair in Iford
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Are there extra charges for Iford?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Iford and the rest of Dorset. Send your postcode with your photos and we will confirm dates.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Do you work in Iford?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Iford from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Other services in Iford
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a couple of hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can normally use the basin later that day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear the area around the damage
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Advice
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
What affects the price in Iford
Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Iford. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the entire basin
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Dorset and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
What a repair can’t fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Plumbing leaks
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
Covering Iford
Iford is about 2 miles west of Christchurch, 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. We cover 462 places in Dorset.
Here we cover the BH6, BH23 and BH7 postcode area. That includes homes on Oak Avenue, Exton Road and Water Lane. Close by, we cover Jumpers Common (1 mile north-east), Pokesdown (1 mile south-west), Littledown (1 mile west), Holdenhurst (1 mile north-west) and Townsend (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Wimborne Minster (8 miles north-west), Verwood (10 miles north), Ferndown (6 miles north-west), Broadstone (8 miles west), Corfe Mullen (9 miles west) and Swanage (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Iford
Our customers here include homes close to Twynham School, Stourfield Junior School and Seafield Gardens. You’ll also find Harewood College (0.9 miles west) and St Saviour's Church (within half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Christchurch station, roughly 1 mile east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Christchurch Castle (1.5 miles east) and Castlepoint Shopping Centre (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include St Catherine's Hill.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Christchurch (1.1 miles south-east)
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a basin often means a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair keeps the basin you have. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Iford. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Iford
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No need to remove anything
Read our pricing.
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Common problems we fix in Iford
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
Customers generally contact us about:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A chipped basin edge
- An original basin worth saving
Questions to ask before booking
- When it can be used again
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- How changes to the job are handled
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
