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Sink & basin repair in Gittisham, Devon
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Gittisham and across Devon. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- A period basin that needs restoring
When we would advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Sink repair at your home in Gittisham
If the whole basin is crazed or worn, we can resurface it in place, giving it an even new finish. We work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins, and common reasons people get in touch are damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and a crack near the taps.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Gittisham (EX14)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
- Natural light rather than flash
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
What we’re called out for in Gittisham
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Look out for these signs:
- A chipped vanity basin
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- A crazed, tired basin
- Knocks from hair straighteners
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Also in Gittisham
Gittisham: your questions answered
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. The repair is done in place, without disconnecting anything.
Do you come to Gittisham?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Gittisham from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole basin and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Gittisham and the surrounding area
Gittisham is about 2 miles south-west of Honiton, in Devon. We visit customers in Gittisham and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. We cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the EX14 postcode area. Other places close to Gittisham include Buckerell (1 mile north-west), Alfington (1 mile west), Feniton (2 miles west), Gosford (2 miles west) and Taleford (3 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (13 miles west), Exmouth (13 miles south-west), Tiverton (14 miles north-west), Sidmouth (6 miles south), St Thomas (14 miles west) and Larkbeare (14 miles west).
Around Gittisham
We visit homes around Church of St Michael and Honiton Community College and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Honiton station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Allhallows Museum (2.3 miles north-east) and Honiton Rural District (1.5 miles north).
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gittisham
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No need to remove anything
Read our prices page.
The process
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job generally takes a couple of hours for most chips. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
Email us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your EX14 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Gittisham, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
