Plymouth · England
Sink & basin repair in Efford, Plymouth
We travel to Efford for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Knocks from hair straighteners
How we handle sink repair in Efford
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Whether it’s crazing in the glaze and cracks starting at the waste, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Efford (PL3, PL6, PL4)
- Area hub
- Plymouth
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Questions from Efford
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
What areas do you cover?
The entire UK, including all of Plymouth. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll offer you dates.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Covering Efford
Efford is about 1 mile east of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 59 towns and villages in Plymouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in PL3, PL6 and PL4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Pike Road, Revel Road and Teign Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Efford, we cover Compton (1 mile west), Hartley (1 mile west), Laira (1 mile south-east), Plymouth (1 mile west) and Mannamead (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Keyham (3 miles west), Burraton (6 miles west), St Budeaux (3 miles west), Plympton St Maurice (3 miles east), Morice Town (3 miles west) and Sherford (3 miles south-east).
Around Efford
Our customers here include homes close to Lipson Co-operative Academy, Lifeboat Inn and St Paul's Church, among other places. Other local landmarks include High View School (within half a mile south), Central Park (1.8 miles west) and Efford Library (under half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Plymouth station, roughly 1.7 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Drake Circus Shopping Centre (1.7 miles south-west) and Mount Gould Hospital and Local Care Centre (0.7 miles south).
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Use mild cleaners only
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Should you replace it?
A basin is usually fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why us?
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our pricing.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a couple of hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Efford use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
What else we do in Efford
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
