Hampshire · England

Sink Repair in Shobley

Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Shobley, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks starting at the waste
  • Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Sink repair near Shobley

About our sink repair in Shobley

From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, basin damage is usually repaired in place. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. We work on Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and common reasons people contact us are a crack near the taps and crazing in the glaze.

All our work comes with our one-year guarantee.

Ceramic basin shown before and after repair
Location
Shobley (BH24)
Area hub
Hampshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

How the visit works

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.

  1. First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
  2. We degrease and key the damage.
  3. Filler is built up and sanded flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched.
  5. We tidy up and give you the curing time.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Getting a price

Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Shobley, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

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Can I fix it myself?

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

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, and the work is guaranteed.

What your basin is made of matters

Composite and resin

Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.

Period and antique

Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.

What sink repair costs

Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Shobley. The price reflects:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How many areas need work
  • How easy the damage is to reach

Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.

Getting a price from photos

We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:

  • The material, if you know it
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A picture taken from further back
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

Common problems we fix in Shobley

Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • A chipped basin edge
  • A crazed, tired basin
  • Chips on a built-in basin
  • Cracks around the tap holes or waste

Questions to ask before booking

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • If travel is included in the price
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • What protection goes down before work starts

Our hiring checklist

Should you replace it?

Swapping a basin often brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. Repairing it avoids those problems. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why Shobley clients choose us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Colour-matched on site

Read our prices page.

Common questions in Shobley

Are there extra charges for Shobley?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Is a chipped basin repairable?

Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.

Will you remove the sink?

No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.

Do the materials smell?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.

Our work in Shobley

Shobley is about 2 miles north-east of Ringwood, in Hampshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 683 towns and villages across Hampshire.

All of BH24 is covered. Other places close to Shobley include Forest Corner (1 mile south-west), Hangersley (1 mile west), Foulford (1 mile south), Highwood (1 mile north-west) and Poulner (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Totton (11 miles east), Lymington (11 miles south-east), Romsey (15 miles north-east), Hythe (15 miles east), New Milton (8 miles south-east) and Barton on Sea (9 miles south-east).

Landmarks near Shobley

In Shobley, that means homes near Ringwood School Academy, Poulner Infant School and St John the Baptist. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Leonard's Hospital (5.7 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.

Map of Shobley © OpenStreetMap contributors

Aftercare tips

Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:

  • Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
  • Avoid abrasive pads
  • Have new chips repaired quickly
  • Keep straighteners away from the basin

A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.

Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.

When a repair is not the answer

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
  • A loose basin, until it’s refixed
  • A basin cracked through and leaking

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we work on in Shobley

  • Antique & period basins
  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins
  • Enamelled basins
  • Vanity unit basins
  • Belfast and butler sinks
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