Cornwall · England
Sink & basin repair in Darite, Cornwall
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Darite, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Sink repair in Darite without replacing anything
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. Nothing is taken off the wall. Typical jobs include fine cracks across the glaze and a chipped basin edge, on antique & period basins, Belfast and butler sinks and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
You’re covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Darite (PL14)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Darite
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
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What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Leaks from the fittings
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Questions from Darite
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
What affects the price in Darite
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow a couple of hours for most chips from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Darite
Fine crazing in the glaze is usually down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
Common reasons people in Darite contact us are:
- A chipped basin edge
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- An original basin worth saving
What to look for in a quote
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How soon you can use it again
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Get chips repaired early
- Don’t overtighten taps
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Different materials, different repairs
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 often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Covering Darite
Darite is about 3 miles north of Liskeard, in Cornwall. From the centre of Darite to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in PL14 is within our area. We also cover the places around Darite: Tremar Coombe (1 mile south), Tremar (1 mile south), St Cleer (1 mile south-west), Common Moor (1 mile west) and Trembraze (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bodmin (12 miles west), Saltash (12 miles south-east), Liskeard (3 miles south), Launceston (10 miles north-east), Addington (3 miles south) and Looe (10 miles south).
Near you in Darite
In Darite, that means homes near Darite Primary Academy, Church of St Clarus and The Crow's Nest pub. The nearest railway station is Liskeard station, about 3.6 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Liskeard and District Museum (3 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Dozmary Pool and Caradon Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
