Cornwall · England
Sink Repair in East Taphouse
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in East Taphouse, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- A chipped vanity basin
Sink repair at your home in East Taphouse
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. We’re often asked to fix a chipped basin edge and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools, across Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.
- Area
- East Taphouse (PL14)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in East Taphouse
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The colour and finish to match
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for East Taphouse. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- One picture of the whole basin
- Something in shot to show the size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The material, if you know it
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a couple of hours for most chips, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Questions from East Taphouse
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Generally, if it is not leaking. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Get chips repaired early
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Don’t overtighten taps
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Repair or replace in East Taphouse?
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our full price list.
East Taphouse and the surrounding area
East Taphouse is about 5 miles west of Liskeard, in Cornwall. From the centre of East Taphouse to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. East Taphouse is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Here we cover the PL14 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Salts Meadow, Lower Hillside and Highway. We also cover the places around East Taphouse: Twelvewoods (2 miles north-east), Dobwalls (2 miles north-east), St Neot (3 miles north), Herodsfoot (3 miles south-east) and Moorswater (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include St Austell (12 miles south-west), Bodmin (7 miles west), Saltash (15 miles east), Liskeard (5 miles east), Sandy Bottom (11 miles south-west) and Addington (5 miles east).
Landmarks near East Taphouse
Typical jobs here are in homes near Connon Methodist Church and Braddock CofE Primary School. The nearest railway station is Coombe station, roughly 3.5 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Thorburn Museum & Gallery (2.3 miles north-east) and Dobwalls and Trewidland (2.3 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Cabilla and Redrice Woods.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
