Dorset · England
Sink & basin repair in Minterne Magna, Dorset
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for householders, landlords and businesses in Minterne Magna. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Knocks from hair straighteners
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Minterne Magna. What changes the price is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Where you are, by postcode
- A picture taken from further back
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Minterne Magna, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Sink repair at your home in Minterne Magna
If the whole basin is crazed or worn, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. Whether it’s a chipped vanity basin and cracks starting at the waste, we can generally put it right.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Minterne Magna (DT2)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Minterne Magna
Fine crazing in the glaze is generally down to age, and strong chemicals speed it up.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips from dropped toiletries
What to look for in a quote
- How to care for the finish
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How soon you can use it again
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Should you replace it?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair leaves everything in place. Our sink repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Minterne Magna
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our pricing.
The process
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a couple of hours for most chips, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
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Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Store toiletries on a shelf
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Common questions in Minterne Magna
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
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 Minterne Magna?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Minterne Magna. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you cover the whole of Dorset?
We work UK-wide. Prices do not change with location.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Dorset.
When we would advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Plumbing leaks
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Where we work around Minterne Magna
Minterne Magna is about 9 miles north of Dorchester, in Dorset. Whether you are in the middle of Minterne Magna or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 462 places across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in DT2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Church Lane and Sandy Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Minterne Magna: Cosmore (1 mile north-east), Cerne Abbas (2 miles south), Buckland Newton (2 miles east), Henley (2 miles east) and Middlemarsh (2 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Weymouth (15 miles south), Dorchester (9 miles south), Bridport (14 miles south-west), Blandford Forum (14 miles east), Sherborne (8 miles north) and Fordington (9 miles south).
Around Minterne Magna
In Minterne Magna, that means homes near Church of St Andrew. The nearest railway station is Chetnole station, about 4.3 miles north-west. For a walk, there’s Telegraph Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
