Cornwall · England
Sink & basin repair in Bodiniel, Cornwall
Sink repair in Bodiniel without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- Chips around the rim
Sink repair in Bodiniel, done in place
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Whether it’s damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and a period basin that needs restoring, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Bodiniel (PL31)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Bodiniel
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, very often. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you cover Bodiniel?
We do. Technicians travel to Bodiniel from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Landlord and trade work in Bodiniel
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Should you replace it?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is generally the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is normally best. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why us?
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our full price list.
What a repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a couple of hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can normally use the basin later that day or the next.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Bodiniel, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Also near Bodiniel
Also in Bodiniel
Bodiniel and the surrounding area
Bodiniel is about 1 mile north-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Bodiniel is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Jobs in PL31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Higher Bodiniel Lane and Bodiniel Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Town End (1 mile south), Bodmin (1 mile south-east), Dunmere (1 mile west), Cooksland (1 mile east) and St Lawrence (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Newquay (15 miles west), St Austell (10 miles south), Liskeard (12 miles east), Sandy Bottom (10 miles south), Addington (12 miles east) and Bethel (9 miles south).
Near you in Bodiniel
In Bodiniel, that means homes near Church of St Lawrence, Callywith College and Berrycoombe School and the streets around them. You’ll also find The Garland Ox pub (0.6 miles south) and Bodmin College (1.7 miles south-east). Bodiniel’s nearest station is Bodmin Parkway station, about 3.8 miles south-east. A little further out are Bodmin Hospital (1 mile south-west) and Restormel Castle (4.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Bodiniel includes Helman Tor and Red Moor nature reserve.
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Bodiniel. The price comes down to:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
