Hampshire · England

Sink & basin repair in St Leonards, Hampshire

Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in St Leonards and across Hampshire. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
  • Chips on a built-in basin
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need sink repair in St Leonards?

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Builders use us to fix snagging 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.

How we handle sink repair in St Leonards

A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. The chip is filled, shaped and polished so it blends into the glaze. We work on vanity unit basins, enamelled basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and common reasons people get in touch are an original basin worth saving and cracks around the tap holes or waste.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.

Area
St Leonards (BH24)
County
Hampshire
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Bathroom basin with a front-edge chip filled and colour matched

About St Leonards

St Leonards is about 3 miles south of Verwood, in Hampshire. Clients in St Leonards get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. St Leonards is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover.

Postcode districts we cover here: BH24. From Cedar Avenue, Birch Close and Malmesbury Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to St Leonards include Ashley Heath (1 mile north), St Ives (1 mile north-east), Woolsbridge (1 mile north-west), Matchams (1 mile south-east) and West Moors (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lymington (14 miles east), New Milton (10 miles south-east), Ringwood (3 miles north-east), Barton on Sea (10 miles south-east), Ashley (10 miles south-east) and Milford on Sea (13 miles south-east).

Around St Leonards

We visit homes around Avon Heath Country Park, St Ives Primary & Nursery School and All Saints, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Leonard's Hospital (0.9 miles south-west) and Stapehill Abbey (3.9 miles south-west). Not far away are Linbrook Lake and Blashford Lakes.

Map of St Leonards © OpenStreetMap contributors

St Leonards: your questions answered

Can you repair a cracked basin?

In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.

How soon can you come?

We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.

What happens next?

You will get a fixed quote back. There is no obligation to book.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.

Do you restore period basins?

Yes. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.

Do you need to take the basin off the wall?

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

Common problems we fix in St Leonards

Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, along with damage during fitting.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • A crazed, tired basin
  • A period basin that needs restoring
  • Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
  • Knocks from hair straighteners

Before you book anyone

  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Aftercare advice
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

How to compare quotes

How it works

We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a couple of hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We clean the basin and check the damage.
  2. Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
  3. We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
  4. We polish the repair to blend it in.
  5. You can typically use the basin later that day or the next.

How to prepare

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Get a quote

Send us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your BH24 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

What affects the price in St Leonards

Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Access to the area
  • What kind of damage it is

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for St Leonards. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Getting a price from pictures

You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Where you are, by postcode

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Repair or replace: which is better?

If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is generally the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is generally best. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why book with us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

See our pricing.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Composite and resin

Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.

Period and antique

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

Aftercare tips

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Keep straighteners away from the basin
  • Don’t overtighten taps
  • Avoid abrasive pads
  • Have new chips repaired quickly

Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.

An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.

Honest limits

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:

  • Through cracks that let water out
  • Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
  • Leaks from the fittings

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in St Leonards

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