Dorset · England
Sink Repair for Lyme Regis homes
Damaged basin in Lyme Regis? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- An original basin worth saving
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Sink repair at your home in Lyme Regis
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. We are often asked to fix knocks from hair straighteners and chips on a built-in basin, across antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and vanity unit basins.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Lyme Regis as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Lyme Regis (DT7)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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What a repair cannot fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Lyme Regis
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Use gentle cleaners
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it doesn’t get chipped again.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Landlord and trade work in Lyme Regis
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 work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lyme Regis as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lyme Regis
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A fixed quote before booking
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our pricing.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Lyme Regis. The price comes down to:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the entire basin
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
How it works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Lyme Regis, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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About Lyme Regis
Lyme Regis is about 8 miles west of Bridport, in Dorset. Across the DT7 area, we come to you. We work in all 462 towns and villages in Dorset.
Jobs in DT7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Woodmead Road, Windsor Terrace and Jericho, and we cover them all. With the A3052 and B3165 close by, Lyme Regis is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Lyme Regis: Ware (1 mile south-west), Uplyme (1 mile north-west), Holcombe (1 mile west), Charmouth (2 miles east) and Yawl (2 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bridport (8 miles east), Beaminster (10 miles north-east), Allington (7 miles east), Burton Bradstock (9 miles east), Bradpole (9 miles east) and Bothenhampton (8 miles east).
Near you in Lyme Regis
We visit homes around Mrs Ethelston's CofE Primary Academy, Allhallows College and Parish Church of St Michael, among other places. Also close by are The Woodroffe School (0.5 miles west) and The Nags Head pub (within half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is Axminster station, roughly 4.6 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Charmouth Heritage Coast Centre (1.6 miles east) and Axminster Hospital (4.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Lyme Regis includes Stonebarrow Hill.
Lyme Regis: your questions answered
Do you come to Lyme Regis?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Lyme Regis and the rest of Dorset. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Send us photos and we will tell you.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Lyme Regis?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
