Dorset · England
Sink & basin repair in Portesham, Dorset
Problem with your basin in Portesham? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips around the rim
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a few hours. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- You can usually use the basin later that day or the next.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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Sink repair at your home in Portesham
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, whatever they’re made of. Taps and wastes stay connected. Common call-outs are for cracks around the tap holes or waste and fine cracks across the glaze, in antique & period basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Portesham (DT3)
- Region
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Portesham
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Signs you need sink repair in Portesham
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, which can crack it around the holes.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Before you book anyone
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the colour is matched
- How soon you can use it again
Portesham and the surrounding area
Portesham is about 6 miles south-west of Dorchester, in Dorset. Across the DT3 area, we come to you. Portesham is one of 462 places in Dorset where we work.
Our technicians cover all of DT3 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Front Street, Manor Close and Bramdon Close. Nearby, we also work in Rodden (1 mile south-east), Waddon (1 mile east), West Shilvinghampton (2 miles south-east), Langton Herring (2 miles south) and Friar Waddon (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Weymouth (6 miles south-east), Dorchester (6 miles north-east), Bridport (9 miles north-west), Portland (10 miles south-east), Rodwell (6 miles south-east) and Fordington (7 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Portesham
Our clients here include homes close to St Peter's Church and Portesham Church of England Primary School. For rail, the closest station is Upwey station, roughly 4.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Dorchester Hospital (5.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Portesham include Black Down.
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Get chips repaired early
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the whole basin
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Work for landlords and builders
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Common questions in Portesham
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, very frequently. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
How much does sink repair cost in Portesham?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
