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Sink & basin repair in Folly Gate, Devon
Sink repair in Folly Gate without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- A chipped vanity basin
Sink repair at your home in Folly Gate
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. We fill, shape and polish the damage to blend with the surrounding glaze. Common call-outs are for chips on the rim or front edge and cracks around the tap holes or waste, in enamelled basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and vanity unit basins.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Folly Gate (EX20)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Plumbing leaks
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
The process
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Folly Gate, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
What affects the price in Folly Gate
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Folly Gate. The price comes down to:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Why repair rather than replace?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Folly Gate
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our prices page.
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What we are called out for in Folly Gate
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Crazing in the glaze
- A period basin that needs restoring
- A chipped vanity basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How changes to the job are handled
- When it can be used again
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Landlord and trade work in Folly Gate
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Covering Folly Gate
Folly Gate is about 16 miles north of Tavistock, in Devon. We visit customers in Folly Gate and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in EX20 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Chapel Lane, Spinney Way and Cleave Close and the roads around them. Close by, we cover Okehampton (2 miles south-east), Jacobstowe (2 miles north), Stockley (2 miles south-east), Exbourne (3 miles north-east) and Thorndon Cross (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Great Torrington (14 miles north), Holsworthy (15 miles west), Hatherleigh (4 miles north-west), North Tawton (6 miles north-east), Winkleigh (7 miles north-east) and Chagford (10 miles south-east).
What’s near Folly Gate
Typical jobs here are in homes near Okehampton College and The Crossways Inn and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Okehampton station, roughly 2.4 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Okehampton Community Hospital (1.9 miles south-east) and Museum of Policing in Devon and Cornwall (2 miles south-east).
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Common questions in Folly Gate
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Send us pictures and we will tell you.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire basin and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Devon.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
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