Dorset · England
Sink & basin repair in Swanage, Dorset
Sink repair for Swanage, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- A period basin that needs restoring
Sink repair in Swanage without replacing anything
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, whatever they’re made of. Taps and wastes stay connected. Our repair technicians work on antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and vanity unit basins, and common reasons people contact us are a chipped vanity basin and chips from dropped toiletries.
In a smaller place like Swanage, most homes are houses and bungalows, many with suites that have been in for years. If a piece is chipped, repairing it keeps the suite together.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Swanage (BH19)
- County
- Dorset
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Use mild cleaners only
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Swanage questions
Do you take on commercial work in Swanage?
Yes. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations and work for schools, leisure centres and businesses. We’ll agree timings that suit the building.
Is it worth repairing old basins in a period home in Swanage?
Frequently, yes: original pieces are generally worth keeping. Photos let us tell you what we would recommend.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Do you cover the whole of Dorset?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Swanage. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Surface cracks can usually be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
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What we cannot put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Leaks from the fittings
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin that moves on its brackets
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
Most customers in Swanage get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Why repair rather than replace?
A basin is normally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Around Swanage, arranging several trades for a replacement can take a while. A repair needs just one visit.
Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One price list for the whole UK
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our Pricing.
Local notes for Swanage
Facilities teams at buildings such as Swanage Primary School can book us for toilets and washrooms too. In the older streets of Swanage, around landmarks like St Mary's Church, period sanitaryware is worth keeping, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can.
Swanage is about 8 miles south of Poole, in Dorset. Across the BH19 area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in 462 places across Dorset, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of BH19 for sink repair and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Station Road, High Street and Church Hill, and we cover them all. You will find Swanage on the A351, which makes it straightforward to reach with everything needed for sink repair. We also cover the places around Swanage: Herston (1 mile west), Durlston (1 mile south-east), Ulwell (1 mile north), Langton Matravers (2 miles west) and Studland (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Christchurch (13 miles north-east), Wimborne Minster (13 miles north), Ferndown (14 miles north), Broadstone (11 miles north), Corfe Mullen (11 miles north) and Highcliffe (15 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Swanage
Typical jobs here are in homes near Prince Albert Gardens, The Black Swan Inn and The Swanage School. A little further out are Swanage Museum and Heritage Centre (under half a mile south-east). Green spaces nearby include Nine Barrow Down.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. 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.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a couple of hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it. Around Swanage, access and parking are typically easy. If you’re down a lane or a long drive, tell us when you book and we’ll plan for it.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can price the job without visiting.
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Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Swanage as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
