Torbay · England
Sink & basin repair in Ellacombe, Torbay
Damaged basin in Ellacombe? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Common questions in Ellacombe
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, very frequently. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
Do you cover Ellacombe?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Ellacombe for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
About our sink repair in Ellacombe
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. We work on vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and the jobs we see most are cracks around the tap holes or waste and chips on the rim or front edge.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Ellacombe as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Ellacombe (TQ1, TQ2)
- Area hub
- Torbay
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Ellacombe and nearby
Ellacombe is about 1 mile south-east of Torquay, in Torbay. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Ellacombe, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover 23 places in Torbay.
Postcode districts we cover here: TQ1 and TQ2. Local streets include Rock Road, Abbey Road and Denys Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to Ellacombe include Babbacombe (1 mile south-east), Torquay (1 mile north-west), St Marychurch (1 mile north), Torre (1 mile west) and Wellswood (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Paignton (3 miles south-west), Brixham (5 miles south), Marldon (3 miles west), Goodrington (4 miles south-west) and Galmpton (6 miles south).
Local landmarks in Ellacombe
We visit homes around Parish Church of Christ Church, Torquay Academy and Old Brewery pub and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Ellacombe Church of England Academy (less than half a mile west), Abbey Park and Meadows (0.9 miles south-west) and The Spires College (under half a mile north). Ellacombe’s nearest station is Torre station, about 1 mile west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Torbay Hospital (1.6 miles north-west) and Victorian Shopping Arcade (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Ellacombe includes Occombe Valley Woods.
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Open a window if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
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DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Work for landlords and builders
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ellacombe use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
For anyone letting property in or around Ellacombe, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
When to call us in Ellacombe
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, along with damage during fitting.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- An antique basin with chips
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How changes to the job are handled
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Do not overtighten taps
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Have new chips repaired quickly
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin and stain. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new basin frequently means a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Ellacombe. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why Ellacombe customers choose us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Colour-matched on site
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our prices page.
What we can’t put right
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Through cracks that let water out
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Ellacombe
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
