Mister Minit The Hub Hornby is a branch of Mister Minit, a repair and engraving specialist that has been bringing expert craftsmanship to everyday essentials for over 65 years. Under the banner "Real People, Fixing Problems," the store offers fast, reliable repairs alongside personalised engraving services.
The range covers shoe repair and care, including Birkenstock and sandal repairs, key cutting and remotes for houses, cars and garages, watch repairs such as battery and glass replacement, and knife and tool sharpening. The store also offers engraving services, from personalised giftware to commercial name badges, photo plaques, trophies, medals and glass awards.
Mister Minit also runs a Well-Heeled Loyalty Club for shoe care customers, and is recognised as a Birkenstock Authorised Repairer, giving customers a specialist option for sandal repairs alongside its broader repair and engraving services.
Tucked into The Hub in Hornby, Mister Minit brings decades of repair expertise to the Hei Hei community. With a history spanning over 65 years, the brand's "Real People, Fixing Problems" philosophy centres on fast, reliable repairs paired with personalised engraving — the kind of practical, everyday service that keeps essentials in good working order.
Shoes are one of Mister Minit's core specialities, covering general repair and care services to extend the life of footwear. The store is also recognised as a Birkenstock Authorised Repairer, giving sandal owners a trusted, specialist option when their favourite pair needs attention. For regular customers, the Well-Heeled Loyalty Club offers an ongoing way to stay connected with the shoe care side of the business.
Beyond shoes, Mister Minit is a go-to stop for keys and access solutions. Services include house key cutting, spare car keys, garage and other remotes, access card entry (RFID) services, security padlocks, and speciality key cutting. It's the kind of practical service that covers everything from a simple spare key to more specialised access needs.
For watch owners, the store offers a full suite of repair services, including battery replacement, glass replacement, pressure testing and waterproofing, and cleaning and polishing. Whether it's keeping a watch ticking or restoring its water resistance, these services help extend the life of a well-loved timepiece.
Mister Minit also offers knife and tool sharpening, a practical service for keeping kitchen knives and other tools working effectively rather than replacing them when they lose their edge.
Engraving is another significant part of the Mister Minit offering, spanning personalised giftware through to commercial services. This includes commercial name badges, photo plaques, trophies and medals for sporting events, and glass awards — making the store a practical option for both individuals looking for a personalised gift and organisations needing bulk engraving for an event.
What ties all of these services together is Mister Minit's focus on fixing and personalising everyday items rather than replacing them. From a scuffed pair of shoes to a watch that's stopped keeping time, a lost house key, or a trophy for the weekend's sports final, The Hub Hornby branch offers a genuinely broad range of practical services under one roof — backed by the brand's decades-long reputation for craftsmanship.