Cornwall · England
Sink Repair in Dimson
Damaged basin in Dimson? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- An original basin worth saving
Sink repair at your home in Dimson
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’re often asked to fix chips on the rim or front edge and fine cracks across the glaze, on antique & period basins, Belfast and butler sinks and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Dimson and across Cornwall.
- Area
- Dimson (PL18)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Dimson
Dimson is about 4 miles south-west of Tavistock, in Cornwall. From the centre of Dimson to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Dimson is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Every address in PL18 is covered. Streets in the area include Quarry Lane, Hoopers Lane and Station Road, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Middle Dimson (1 mile east), Higher Dimson (1 mile south), Lower Dimson (1 mile north-east), Gunnislake (1 mile south-east) and Drakewalls (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Stonehouse (11 miles south), Saltash (8 miles south), Liskeard (11 miles south-west), Launceston (10 miles north-west), Addington (11 miles south-west) and Looe (15 miles south-west).
Around Dimson
In Dimson, that means homes near Gunnislake Primary Academy, The Rifle Volunteer pub and Tamar Valley AONB, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Gunnislake station, about 0.5 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kithill Castle (3 miles west) and Cotehele Mill (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Dimson includes Hingston Down.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of damage
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Send photos for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone. Just ensure we can see:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the entire basin
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
What we are called out for in Dimson
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A chipped vanity basin
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A crack near the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What prep work is covered
- How to care for the finish
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Avoid abrasive pads
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Questions from Dimson
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Surface cracks can generally be repaired. A crack that leaks right through normally means a new basin.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Also in Dimson
What happens on the day
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a couple of hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Ask for a price
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Dimson, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. Repairing it avoids those problems. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
What you get with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One visit for most repairs
Read our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
