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Sink & basin repair in Charles, Devon
Damaged basin in Charles? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Sink repair in Charles without replacing anything
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage to blend with the surrounding glaze. We work on enamelled basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and common reasons people contact us are an original basin worth saving and chips on the rim or front edge.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Charles (EX32)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job usually takes a couple of hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Normally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
If you are in Charles and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Our work in Charles
Charles is about 8 miles east of Barnstaple, in Devon. From the centre of Charles to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 586 places in Devon.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX32. Close by, we cover High Bray (1 mile north), East Buckland (1 mile south-west), Brayford (1 mile north), West Buckland (2 miles south-west) and Benton (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (8 miles west), Bideford (15 miles west), Ilfracombe (14 miles north-west), Braunton (13 miles west), Newport (7 miles west) and South Molton (5 miles south).
Near you in Charles
We visit homes around Brayford Academy and Church of St John the Baptist and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around South Molton Hospital (4.6 miles south) and Bratton Fleming Mound (4.1 miles north-west). The countryside around Charles includes Five Burrows Hill.
What a repair cannot fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
Charles questions
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Are there extra charges for Charles?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. The repair is done in place, with the taps left connected.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Charles?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your EX32 postcode.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Places near Charles
What else we do in Charles
Why repair rather than replace?
A basin is typically fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Charles
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- No extra charge for your area
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our prices page.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Charles
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Devon and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What we are called out for in Charles
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, along with damage during fitting.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A period basin that needs restoring
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- Who will actually do the work
- How to care for the finish
- What protection goes down before work starts
What affects the price in Charles
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Charles. The price reflects:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the whole basin
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
