Dorset · England
Sink & basin repair in Lake, Dorset
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for householders, landlords and businesses in Lake. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips around the rim
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Sink repair at your home in Lake
If the whole basin is crazed or worn, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. Common call-outs are for chips on a built-in basin and an antique basin with chips, in vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Lake (DT9)
- County
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Unusual colours or finishes
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed price
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A photo taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Email us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Lake, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
The process
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can typically use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
Should you replace it?
A basin is typically fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Lake. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why Lake clients choose us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our prices page.
Towns and villages near Lake
Other services in Lake
Where we work around Lake
Lake is about 4 miles south-east of Yeovil, in Dorset. Clients in Lake get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Lake is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
We work across the DT9 postcode area. Close by, we cover Thornford (1 mile south-west), Lillington (1 mile south-east), Bradford Abbas (2 miles west), Longburton (2 miles east) and Sherborne (2 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Dorchester (15 miles south), Gillingham (14 miles north-east), Fordington (15 miles south), Peacemarsh (14 miles north-east), Sturminster Newton (11 miles east) and Beaminster (11 miles south-west).
Near you in Lake
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church of St Mary Magdalene and Thornford CofE Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Thornford station, roughly 1.5 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Yeovil Hospital (3.9 miles north-west) and Sherborne Old Castle (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Babylon Hill.
What we can’t put right
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Leaks from the fittings
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use gentle cleaners
- Get chips repaired early
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
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 water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
FAQs for Lake
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
Do you disconnect the taps?
Not at all. We protect the area around it and work in place.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Common problems we fix in Lake
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, so chips are common. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips around the rim
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Fine cracks across the glaze
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is matched
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How to look after the finish
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
