Dorset · England
Sink Repair for Melplash homes
Local sink repair for Melplash: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
When to call us in Melplash
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips on a built-in basin
- An original basin worth saving
- Crazing in the glaze
Questions to ask before booking
- Who will actually do the work
- When it can be used again
- How the colour is matched
- What happens if they find more damage
Sink repair at your home in Melplash
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. Whether it’s chips on a built-in basin and fine cracks across the glaze, we can help, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Melplash (DT6)
- County
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Melplash
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Nearby places to Melplash
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Melplash. The price reflects:
- The material
- How many areas need work
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Covering Melplash
Melplash is about 3 miles north of Bridport, in Dorset. We visit homes and businesses in Melplash and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Melplash is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
Here we cover the DT6 postcode area. That includes homes on Twinways Lane, Mapperton Lane and Crooked Oak Hill and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include The Mount (1 mile south), Netherbury (1 mile north-west), West Milton (1 mile south-east), Salway Ash (2 miles south-west) and Bradpole (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Dorchester (13 miles east), Bridport (3 miles south), Sherborne (15 miles north-east), Fordington (14 miles east), Lyme Regis (10 miles west) and Chickerell (15 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Melplash
In Melplash, that means homes near The Sir John Colfox Academy and Christ Church. Nearby you’ll also find Beaminster Museum (2 miles north) and Burcomb Wood (1.6 miles east). Open spaces near Melplash include Waddon Hill.
Your questions about sink repair in Melplash
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Will you remove the sink?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Do you come to Melplash?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Melplash. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, 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 will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a couple of hours for most chips, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
