Dorset · England
Sink Repair for Sturminster Newton homes
Sink repair for Sturminster Newton, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A crack near the taps
About our sink repair in Sturminster Newton
Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Whether it’s chips on the rim or front edge and an original basin worth saving, we can typically put it right, on vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks alike.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Sturminster Newton (DT10)
- County
- Dorset
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
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How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Our work in Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton is about 8 miles north-west of Blandford Forum, in Dorset. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 462 towns and villages in Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in DT10 is within our area. You’ll find streets such as Station Road, Market Place and Market Cross. Being close to the A357 and B3091, Sturminster Newton is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Broad Oak (1 mile south), Hinton St Mary (1 mile north), Rivers' Corner (1 mile south-west), Walton Elm (2 miles north) and Pleck (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Blandford Forum (8 miles south-east), Gillingham (8 miles north), Shaftesbury (7 miles north-east), Sherborne (10 miles west), Peacemarsh (8 miles north) and Milborne Port (8 miles west).
Near you in Sturminster Newton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to William Barnes Primary School, The White Hart Hotel and Piddles Wood. Nearby too are Church of St Mary (within half a mile south) and Sturminster Newton High School (within half a mile north). Nearby you’ll also find Sturminster Newton Museum and Mill (within half a mile south-west). For a walk, there’s Girdlers Coppice and Hambledon Hill.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. A repair keeps the basin you have. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sturminster Newton
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our prices page.
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a couple of hours for most chips in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- Details of any past repairs
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Sturminster Newton, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Your questions about sink repair in Sturminster Newton
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Sturminster Newton?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Will you remove the sink?
No. We repair it where it is, without disconnecting anything.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
When a repair is not the answer
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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.
Common problems we fix in Sturminster Newton
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, which can crack it around the holes.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- An original basin worth saving
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Fine cracks across the glaze
What your quote should include
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What preparation is included
- Who turns up on the day
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
