Hampshire · England
Sink Repair for Tapnage homes
We travel to Tapnage for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
How we handle sink repair in Tapnage
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. Typical jobs include damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and a crazed, tired basin, on antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.
- Location
- Tapnage (PO17)
- Area hub
- Hampshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Repair chips before they stain
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Early repair keeps it a small job.
When a repair is not the answer
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaks from the fittings
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
Nearby places to Tapnage
More services for Tapnage
Repair or replace in Tapnage?
Basins are often built into vanity units or tiled in, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tapnage
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Everything repaired in place
- One price list for the whole UK
Read our prices page.
What affects the price in Tapnage
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Tapnage. The price reflects:
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. Try to include:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a couple of hours for most chips from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Our work in Tapnage
Tapnage is about 3 miles north of Fareham, in Hampshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Tapnage is one of 683 towns and villages in Hampshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Tapnage to London (64 miles away).
Every address in PO17 is covered. Neighbouring places we cover include Knowle (1 mile south-east), Funtley (1 mile south), Whiteley (2 miles west), Burridge (2 miles west) and Segensworth (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Winchester (12 miles north), Gosport (7 miles south-east), Havant (10 miles east), Eastleigh (8 miles north-west), Fareham (3 miles south) and Horndean (9 miles east).
What’s near Tapnage
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Henry Cort Community College. For rail, the closest station is Swanwick station, roughly 2.4 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Knowle Hospital (0.9 miles south-east) and Fareham Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Tapnage includes Swanwick Lakes.
Questions from Tapnage
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you cover Tapnage?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Tapnage and the rest of Hampshire. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
