Devon · England
Sink & basin repair in Bampton, Devon
Our repair technicians come to Bampton for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- A crack near the taps
What affects the price in Bampton
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
About our sink repair in Bampton
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. If you’re dealing with a crazed, tired basin and a chipped vanity basin, we can generally put it right.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in Bampton and across Devon.
- Location
- Bampton (EX16)
- Region
- Devon
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
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What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which usually takes a couple of hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Generally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why Bampton customers choose us
- Work done at your home or business
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our full price list.
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Use gentle cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Bampton: your questions answered
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Do you work in Bampton?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Bampton. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Covering Bampton
Bampton is about 6 miles north of Tiverton, in Devon. We visit homes and businesses in Bampton, so there is no workshop to go to. Bampton is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
All of EX16 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Station Road, Market Close and High Street or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Bampton: Cove (2 miles south), Huntsham (3 miles east), Hayne (4 miles south), Chevithorne (4 miles south) and Bolham (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Cullompton (10 miles south-east), Crediton (15 miles south-west), South Molton (15 miles west), Willand (9 miles south-east), Uffculme (9 miles south-east) and Bradninch (12 miles south).
Near you in Bampton
In Bampton, that means homes near Swan Hotel, Church of St Michael and All Angels and Bampton Church of England Primary School, among other places. A little further out are Huntsham Castle (2.9 miles east) and Tiverton and District Hospital (5.6 miles south).
What we’re called out for in Bampton
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips around the rim
- Cracks starting at the waste
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How long it needs to cure
- How to look after the finish
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
