Cornwall · England
Sink & basin repair in Drift, Cornwall
Our repair technicians come to Drift for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips on the rim or front edge
How we handle sink repair in Drift
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, basin damage is typically repaired in place. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. Whether it’s cracks around the tap holes or waste and chips on a built-in basin, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Drift and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Drift (TR19)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
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, a professional repair is worth it.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
FAQs for Drift
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, very often. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use gentle cleaners
- Have new chips repaired quickly
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
What else we do in Drift
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Drift use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
When to call us in Drift
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A crack near the taps
- A chipped vanity basin
Questions to ask before booking
- Who will actually do the work
- How the room is protected while they work
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Drift. The price comes down to:
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
- What the surface is made of
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
What your basin is made of matters
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 frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
For a price in Drift, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Through cracks that let water out
- Plumbing leaks
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Covering Drift
Drift is about 2 miles south-west of Penzance, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Drift is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Our visits in TR19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Drift Close and Avrack Close, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Drift: Buryas Bridge (1 mile north-east), Tredavoe (1 mile east), Tremethick Cross (1 mile north), Newlyn (1 mile east) and Wherrytown (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Camborne (15 miles north-east), Helston (14 miles east), Hayle (10 miles north-east), St Ives (9 miles north-east), Rosewarne (15 miles north-east) and Porthleven (12 miles east).
Landmarks near Drift
Typical jobs here are in homes near Mounts Bay Academy and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Penzance station, about 2.6 miles north-east. Other landmarks nearby include National Gypsy Museum (1 mile north-east) and Lescudjack Hill Fort (2.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Drift includes Chapel Carn Brea and Marazion Marsh RSPB Reserve.
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