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Kitchen sink & door repair in Appledore, Devon

Our repair technicians come to Appledore for chip repairs to kitchen sinks, cupboard doors and cabinets. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips in ceramic sinks
  • Chipped door and drawer edges
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Trusted kitchen sink repair in Appledore

About our kitchen sink repair in Appledore

Doors with a large area of lifted vinyl typically need re-wrapping or replacing; we repair chips and dents. We repair the damage and match the original finish, so you do not need replacement parts. Typical jobs include chips in ceramic sinks and damage from fitting or moving appliances, across gloss and matt cupboard doors, ceramic Belfast & butler sinks and cabinet ends & plinths.

All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Appledore and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Use a sink mat or bowl for heavy pans, and wipe door edges dry.

Area
Appledore (EX39)
Area hub
Devon
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Surface Doctor technician repairing a ceramic kitchen sink

Your questions about kitchen sink repair in Appledore

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.

How do I get a price for kitchen sink repair in Appledore?

Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Do you work in Appledore?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Appledore. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

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.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.

The process

The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. We start by preparing the damage.
  2. We fill chips and rebuild edges.
  3. We sand the repair to the original profile.
  4. We match the colour to the glaze or door.
  5. We polish or seal the repair.

How to prepare

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

How to get a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.

Get a fixed price

Related advice

When a repair is not the answer

In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • Doors where the vinyl wrap has lifted across a large area
  • Doors swollen by water
  • Sinks cracked through the base

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Appledore

  • Ceramic Belfast & butler sinks
  • Vinyl-wrapped doors
  • Composite sinks
  • Cabinet ends & plinths
  • Gloss and matt cupboard doors

What affects the price in Appledore

Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Appledore. The price reflects:

  • The type of damage
  • The material
  • How much damage there is
  • Doing more than one item at once

Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Send pictures for a quote

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

When to call us in Appledore

Ceramic sinks chip when pans and crockery are dropped, while doors take knocks from bins, chairs and hoovers.

Most people contact us after spotting something like this:

  • Cracks around the waste
  • Dents and scuffs on cabinets
  • Damage from fitting or moving appliances
  • Chips in ceramic sinks

Comparing quotes

  • What prep work is covered
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether they match the colour on site

Choosing a repair company

Repair or replace in Appledore?

Replacing a sink or door may mean disturbing the worktop and plumbing, or hunting for a door that’s no longer made. Repairing it keeps your kitchen as it is. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Appledore

  • Work done at your home or business
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

See our full price list.

For landlords and businesses

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

For anyone letting property in or around Appledore, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.

Where we work around Appledore

Appledore is about 2 miles north of Bideford, in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 586 places across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.

Jobs in EX39 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Market Street, Richmond Road and Scott Avenue. Other places close to Appledore include Instow (1 mile east), Worlington (1 mile east), Yelland (2 miles north-east), Fremington (3 miles north-east) and Chivenor (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Barnstaple (6 miles east), Ilfracombe (11 miles north), Braunton (4 miles north), Newport (7 miles east), Roundswell (5 miles east) and Pilton (6 miles north-east).

Near you in Appledore

In Appledore, that means homes near All Saints Chapel, St Mary's Church and Appledore School, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Tapeley Park (1.3 miles south-east) and Bideford Community Hospital (2.4 miles south). The countryside around Appledore includes Horsey Island and Staddon Hill.

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