West Sussex · England
Sink & basin repair in West Thorney, West Sussex
Damaged basin in West Thorney? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks starting at the waste
Sink repair in West Thorney, done in place
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There’s no plumbing to disconnect. We work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and antique & period basins, and people most often call us about a period basin that needs restoring and chips on the rim or front edge.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- West Thorney (PO10)
- Region
- West Sussex
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
- How much damage there is
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
Phone photos are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Do not overtighten taps
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Nearby places to West Thorney
What else we do in West Thorney
Repairing versus replacing in West Thorney
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is normally best. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for West Thorney. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why West Thorney customers choose us
- No extra charge for your area
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our full price list.
What we’re called out for in West Thorney
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, so chips are common. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
The things customers generally mention when they call are:
- Chips around the rim
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks starting at the waste
Questions to ask before you book
- What preparation is included
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How your room will be protected
- How the colour is matched
West Thorney and nearby
West Thorney is about 5 miles south-east of Havant, in West Sussex. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. West Thorney is one of 371 towns and villages in West Sussex we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 59 miles away.
We cover every part of PO10. We also travel to Thorney Island (1 mile north-west), Tye (2 miles west), Southbourne (2 miles north), North Hayling (2 miles west) and Northney (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Bognor Regis (10 miles east), Chichester (6 miles east), Selsey (8 miles south-east), Emsworth (3 miles north-west), Portfield (7 miles east) and Yapton (13 miles east).
Around West Thorney
Around West Thorney, we work in homes near The Parish Church of St Nicholas, Bourne Community College and Eames Farm. West Thorney’s nearest station is Southbourne station, about 2.2 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Emsworth Museum (2.5 miles north-west) and Warblington Castle (3.1 miles north-west). The countryside around West Thorney includes Nutborne Marshes.
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
West Thorney: your questions answered
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you cover the whole of West Sussex?
We work UK-wide, so West Thorney is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Will you remove the sink?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Through cracks that let water out
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
