Cornwall · England
Sink Repair for Box's Shop homes
Our repair technicians come to Box's Shop for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A chipped vanity basin
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Access to the area
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How hard the colour is to match
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Box's Shop, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Sink repair in Box's Shop without replacing anything
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There’s no plumbing to disconnect. Whether it’s damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and chips on a built-in basin, we can generally put it right.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Box's Shop (EX23)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Towns and villages near Box's Shop
What else we do in Box's Shop
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- A fixed quote before you book
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our prices page.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which generally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
For a price in Box's Shop, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
When to call us in Box's Shop
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
People usually call us when they notice one of these:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A crazed, tired basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Questions to ask before booking
- How the room is protected while they work
- How soon you can use it again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
FAQs for Box's Shop
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, so Box's Shop is covered. Prices do not change with location.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
What does sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your EX23 postcode.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Widespread crazing
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Box's Shop
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Use mild cleaners only
- Don’t overtighten taps
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin, which can stain the repair area. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Where we work around Box's Shop
Box's Shop is about 3 miles south of Bude, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Box's Shop is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX23. That includes homes on Willow Way, Primrose Bank and Honeysuckle Way. We also cover the places around Box's Shop: Poundstock (1 mile south), Widemouth Bay (1 mile north-west), Marhamchurch (2 miles north-east), Hele (2 miles north) and Upton (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Launceston (13 miles south-east), Bude (3 miles north), Newport (12 miles south-east), Flexbury (4 miles north), Camelford (13 miles south-west) and Stratton (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Box's Shop
Our clients here include homes close to Our Lady and St Anne's Church. Further afield, we also cover the area around Militaria Museum (3.3 miles north) and Week Orchard (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Box's Shop include Maer Lake.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
