Plymouth · England
Sink & basin repair in Ford, Plymouth
Sink repair in and around Ford: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Crazing in the glaze
Sink repair in Ford without replacing anything
From cloakroom basins to period pieces, whatever they’re made of. Taps and wastes stay connected. Typical jobs include an original basin worth saving and a chipped basin edge, in vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Ford as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Ford (PL1, PL2, PL3)
- Region
- Plymouth
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Ford. The price comes down to:
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your PL1 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Other services in Ford
Common questions in Ford
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No, it stays where it is. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Often. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Plymouth.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a basin often brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ford
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No extra charge for your area
See our pricing.
Common problems we fix in Ford
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, and some happen during bathroom refits.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A crazed, tired basin
- An original basin worth saving
Before booking anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What prep work is covered
- Who will actually do the work
Covering Ford
Ford is about 2 miles west of Plymouth, in Plymouth. From the centre of Ford to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 59 towns and villages in Plymouth, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across PL1, PL2 and PL3 and the streets around it. From Alma Road, Ryder Road and Oates Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Ford, we cover Stoke (1 mile west), Millbridge (1 mile south-east), Milehouse (1 mile north-east), Stonehouse (1 mile south) and North Prospect (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Burraton (4 miles north-west), Plympton St Maurice (5 miles east), Plymstock (3 miles south-east), Sherford (5 miles east), St Stephens (4 miles north-west) and Oreston (3 miles south-east). Ford is one of the larger places we cover in Plymouth.
Local landmarks in Ford
Around Ford, we work in homes near Pear Tree Inn, City College Plymouth and Stuart Road Primary School, among other places. You’ll also find Scott Medical and Healthcare College (within half a mile north), Plymouth Central Library (0.8 miles south-east), Victoria Park (less than half a mile south-east) and Church of St Barnabas (within half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Devonport station, about 0.5 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Plymouth Castle (1.5 miles south-east) and Elizabethan House Museum (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Penlee Battery.
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Use mild cleaners only
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it does not get chipped again.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ford
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ford use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Ford
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
