Southampton · England
Sink & basin repair in Lordswood, Southampton
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for householders, landlords and businesses in Lordswood. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- An antique basin with chips
How we handle sink repair in Lordswood
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. Common call-outs are for knocks from hair straighteners and a crazed, tired basin, on ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Area
- Lordswood (SO16, SO15)
- County
- Southampton
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- One picture of the entire basin
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- A basin that moves on its brackets
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Get chips repaired early
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
The process
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It generally takes a couple of hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Ensure the area is dry
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Lordswood, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Signs you need sink repair in Lordswood
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
People typically call us after spotting one of these:
- A crack near the taps
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Crazing in the glaze
- A period basin that needs restoring
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the colour is matched
- What preparation is included
- How changes to the job are handled
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. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Lordswood. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lordswood
- Work done at your home or business
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our full price list.
Lordswood and nearby
Lordswood is about 2 miles north-west of Southampton, in Southampton. We visit homes and businesses in Lordswood and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Lordswood is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover. Our nearest city page is London, about 69 miles away.
Every address in SO16 and SO15 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Peach Road, Linden Road and Woburn Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Coxford (1 mile south-west), Bassett (1 mile east), Rownhams (1 mile north-west), Maybush (1 mile south-west) and Chilworth (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Townhill Park (3 miles east), Midanbury (3 miles east), Thornhill (5 miles south-east), Chartwell Green (4 miles east), Harefield (4 miles south-east) and Itchen (4 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Lordswood
In Lordswood, that means homes near Bridge Tavern, St James' Park and Lord's Hill Church. Also close by are Oaklands Community School (1 mile west), Oakwood Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Upper Shirley High School (1 mile south). Lordswood’s nearest station is Millbrook (Hants) station, roughly 2.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Marlands Shopping Centre (2.8 miles south-east) and Princess Anne Hospital (0.5 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Testwood Lakes.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Lordswood questions
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Send us pictures and we’ll tell you.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Do you cover the entire of Southampton?
Across the UK. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Lordswood?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your SO16 postcode.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What else we do in Lordswood
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
