Bournemouth · England
Sink Repair in West Howe
Sink repair across West Howe and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips on the rim or front edge
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Repair chips before they stain
- Use mild cleaners only
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Sink repair in West Howe without replacing anything
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. We work on enamelled basins, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins, and people most often call us about a period basin that needs restoring and chips on a built-in basin.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- West Howe (BH11, BH12, BH10)
- Area hub
- Bournemouth
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in West Howe
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Bournemouth and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Places near West Howe
What else we do in West Howe
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
West Howe and the surrounding area
West Howe is about 2 miles north-east of Poole, in Bournemouth. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. West Howe is one of 20 towns and villages in Bournemouth where we work.
Here we cover the BH11, BH12 and BH10 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Hall Road, Duck Lane and Gort Road and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Knighton Heath (1 mile west), Bearwood (1 mile north-west), Alder Hills (1 mile south), Kinson (1 mile north-east) and Rossmore (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Bournemouth (3 miles south-east), Springbourne (4 miles south-east), Pokesdown (5 miles east), Boscombe (4 miles south-east), West Cliff (3 miles south-east) and Westbourne (3 miles south).
Around West Howe
We visit homes around Heathlands Primary Academy, St Philip and LeAF Studio. You’ll also find Fernheath Playing Fields (less than half a mile east) and Oakmead College of Technology (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Branksome station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Arcade (3.2 miles south-east) and Big Four Railway Museum & Model Centre (3.1 miles south-east).
When to call us in West Howe
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors chip the rim and front edge. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Chips around the rim
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Crazing in the glaze
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What aftercare is recommended
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
West Howe questions
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Send us photos and we’ll tell you.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Allow a couple of hours for most chips. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Should you replace it?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is usually best. Our sink repair starts from £95. There are no surprise 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 choose Surface Doctor in West Howe
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colour-matched on site
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our full price list.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
