Wiltshire · England
Sink & basin repair in Temple, Wiltshire
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Temple and across Wiltshire. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- A chipped vanity basin
What a repair can’t fix
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Through cracks that let water out
- Leaks from the fittings
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Sink repair in Temple without replacing anything
From cloakroom basins to period pieces, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There is no plumbing to disconnect. We are frequently asked to fix chips from dropped toiletries and an antique basin with chips, across antique & period basins, enamelled basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Location
- Temple (BA12)
- Area hub
- Wiltshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Temple
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Get chips repaired early
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Why repair rather than replace?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. Our sink repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Temple
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour-matched on site
- One visit for most repairs
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our prices page.
Common questions in Temple
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Wiltshire.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire basin and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Wiltshire. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Are there extra charges for Temple?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Temple. The price reflects:
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How hard the colour is to match
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
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.
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Temple and the surrounding area
Temple is about 3 miles west of Warminster, in Wiltshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Temple is one of 425 towns and villages in Wiltshire where we work.
Here we cover the BA12 postcode area. We also cover the places around Temple: Chatter Alley (1 mile south-east), Corsley Heath (1 mile north-west), Lye's Green (1 mile north-west), Lane End (1 mile north-west) and Corsley (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Trowbridge (8 miles north), Devizes (15 miles north-east), Westbury (5 miles north-east), Melksham (13 miles north-east), Warminster (3 miles east) and Bradford-on-Avon (10 miles north).
Local landmarks in Temple
We visit homes around The Royal Oak pub and Church of St Mary, among other places. Temple’s nearest station is Frome station, about 3.1 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm (4.7 miles east) and Warminster Museum (3.1 miles east). For a walk, there is Shearwater and Cley Hill.
When to call us in Temple
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, which can crack it around the holes.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A chipped vanity basin
- Chips around the rim
Before you book anyone
- What aftercare is recommended
- How changes to the job are handled
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know about parking or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
