Cornwall · England
Sink & basin repair in Bottoms, Cornwall
We travel to Bottoms for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- An antique basin with chips
How we handle sink repair in Bottoms
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Common call-outs are for fine cracks across the glaze and knocks from hair straighteners, on Belfast and butler sinks, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Bottoms (TR19)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Bottoms and the surrounding area
Bottoms is about 7 miles south-west of Penzance, in Cornwall. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Bottoms is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Here we cover the TR19 postcode area. Other places close to Bottoms include Trethewey (1 mile south-west), Polgigga (1 mile west), Porthcurno (1 mile south), Treen (1 mile south-east) and Penberth (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Penzance (7 miles north-east), Hayle (14 miles north-east), St Ives (13 miles north-east), Porthleven (15 miles east), Newlyn (5 miles north-east) and Carbis Bay (12 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Bottoms
Around Bottoms, we work in homes near St Levan's Church and St Levan Primary School, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Museum of Global Communications (1.1 miles south). Open spaces near Bottoms include Chapel Carn Brea.
Common problems we fix in Bottoms
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.
Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- An original basin worth saving
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- How changes to the job are handled
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Bottoms: your questions answered
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
Do you come to Bottoms?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Bottoms for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
What we cannot put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Widespread crazing
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
How it works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- You can typically use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Bottoms, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a basin frequently means a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Our sink repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Bottoms. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bottoms
- Work done at your home or business
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our prices page.
Other services in Bottoms
What affects the price in Bottoms
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What kind of damage it is
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole basin
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
If you are in Bottoms and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
