Devon · England
Sink & basin repair in Exeter, Devon
We travel to Exeter for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips from dropped toiletries
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
About our sink repair in Exeter
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. We regularly repair vanity unit basins, Belfast and butler sinks and antique & period basins, and people most frequently call us about a crack near the taps and a period basin that needs restoring.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Exeter and across Devon.
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Use gentle cleaners
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Nearby places to Exeter
What else we do in Exeter
Do you need sink repair in Exeter?
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
The things clients typically mention when they call include:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips around the rim
What your quote should include
- Whether they match the colour on site
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who will actually do the work
Repairing versus replacing in Exeter
Basins are often built into vanity units or tiled in, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- One visit for most repairs
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our full price list.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Exeter. What changes the price is:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Exeter. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Exeter questions
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Frequently. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No, it stays where it is. We protect the area around it and work in place.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Through cracks that let water out
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
Covering Exeter
Exeter is in Devon. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Exeter is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Here we cover the EX2, EX4, EX1 and EX3 postcode area. Whether you live on Regent Square, Catherine Square and High Street or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Exeter is on the A30 and A377, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Heavitree (1 mile east), Polsloe (1 mile north-east), Larkbeare (1 mile south-west), St Sidwells (1 mile north) and Wonford (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exmouth (8 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (14 miles south), Tiverton (13 miles north), Teignmouth (12 miles south), Sidmouth (12 miles east) and Honiton (15 miles east). Being one of Devon’s larger places, Exeter is somewhere we visit frequently.
Landmarks near Exeter
We visit homes around Mount Radford Inn, Exeter University Library and Isca. Other local landmarks include Newtown Primary School (within half a mile north-west), St Luke's University Chapel (under half a mile north), Sacred Heart Church (0.7 miles west) and Exeter Tutorial College (under half a mile south-west). The nearest railway station is St James' Park station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Princesshay (0.5 miles west) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (0.6 miles north). Open spaces near Exeter include Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
- Other local spots include Ludwell Valley Park (1.3 miles south-east)
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
