Dorset · England
Sink & basin repair in Northbourne, Dorset
Fixed-price sink repair in Northbourne and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips around the rim
Sink repair in Northbourne, done in place
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Common call-outs are for cracks around the tap holes or waste and a period basin that needs restoring, on vanity unit basins, Belfast and butler sinks and antique & period basins.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Northbourne and across Dorset.
- Where
- Northbourne (BH10, BH11, BH22)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Our work in Northbourne
Northbourne is about 2 miles north-west of Bournemouth, in Dorset. Anywhere in BH10, we carry out the work at your property. Northbourne is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
Here we cover the BH10, BH11 and BH22 postcode area. Streets in the area include New Road, Hyde Road and Long Road. Northbourne sits on or near the A347, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Northbourne: Redhill (1 mile south), West Parley (1 mile north), Ensbury Park (1 mile south), Muscliff (1 mile south-east) and Talbot Village (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Christchurch (6 miles east), Wimborne Minster (4 miles north-west), Blandford Forum (13 miles north-west), Verwood (7 miles north), Broadstone (5 miles west) and Corfe Mullen (6 miles west).
Landmarks near Northbourne
In Northbourne, that means homes near The Smoking Outlaw pub, The Bourne Academy and Church of All Saints and St Mark, among other places. You will also find Fernheath Playing Fields (1.4 miles south-west), The Bourne Academy (1 mile south-west) and Kinson Academy (0.6 miles west). Northbourne’s nearest station is Bournemouth station, about 3.2 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Castlepoint Shopping Centre (2.4 miles south-east) and Alderney Hospital (2.6 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s St Catherine's Hill.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a couple of hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can typically use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Ensure the area is dry
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Northbourne, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Northbourne
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
Repair or replace in Northbourne?
A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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.
Why us?
- Colour-matched on site
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No need to remove anything
Read our full price list.
How to care for the repair
It’s all simple stuff:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Get chips repaired early
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Common problems we fix in Northbourne
Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Customers typically contact us about:
- A chipped basin edge
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A crazed, tired basin
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
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Northbourne questions
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you quote from photos?
Usually, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Are there extra charges for Northbourne?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
