Dorset · England
Sink & basin repair in Shaftesbury, Dorset
Damaged basin in Shaftesbury? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
About our sink repair in Shaftesbury
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, matching the colour and gloss. The basin stays on the wall. Whether it’s chips on the rim or front edge and crazing in the glaze, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Shaftesbury and across Dorset.
- Area
- Shaftesbury (SP7)
- Area hub
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A basin is typically fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why us?
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Everything repaired in place
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our prices page.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Where we work around Shaftesbury
Shaftesbury is about 17 miles south of Frome, in Dorset. We visit homes and businesses in Shaftesbury, so nothing has to leave your home. Shaftesbury is one of 462 places in Dorset we cover.
Our visits in SP7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From High Street, Christy's Lane and Jeanneau Close or a nearby road, we can come to you. Being close to the A30 and A350, Shaftesbury is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Shaftesbury, we cover Higher Wincombe (1 mile north-east), Wincombe (2 miles north-east), Lower Coombe (2 miles east), Gutch Common (2 miles north-east) and Lillies Green (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Blandford Forum (10 miles south), Gillingham (4 miles north-west), Sherborne (15 miles west), Peacemarsh (5 miles north-west), Sturminster Newton (7 miles south-west) and Milborne Port (12 miles west). Being one of Dorset’s larger places, Shaftesbury is somewhere we visit often.
What’s near Shaftesbury
Around Shaftesbury, we work in homes near Shaftesbury Church of England Primary School, Knowles Arms Public House and Shaftesbury School. You will also find Roman Catholic Church of St Edward the Martyr (under half a mile south-west) and St Mary's School (1 mile east). The closest station to Shaftesbury is Gillingham (Dorset) station, roughly 4.1 miles north-west. A little further out are Westminster Memorial Hospital (0.5 miles west) and Kings Court Palace (3.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Melbury Hill.
What a repair can’t fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Plumbing leaks
- Widespread crazing
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
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How the visit works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours.
- 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.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Shaftesbury questions
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Shaftesbury.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Generally, if it isn’t leaking. A crack that leaks right through typically means a new basin.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone photos are fine. Ensure they show:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
