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Sink & basin repair in Gwennap, Cornwall
We travel to Gwennap for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- An original basin worth saving
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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Sink repair in Gwennap without replacing anything
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, it can be resurfaced in place, for a fresh, even finish. We’re frequently asked to fix a chipped vanity basin and chips from dropped toiletries, across antique & period basins, enamelled basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Gwennap (TR16)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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When to call us in Gwennap
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- An antique basin with chips
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A chipped vanity basin
- A crack near the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- What preparation is included
- When it can be used again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
Repairing versus replacing in Gwennap
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. 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 Gwennap clients choose us
- One visit for most repairs
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No extra charge for your area
See our pricing.
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
About Gwennap
Gwennap is about 3 miles south-east of Redruth, in Cornwall. We visit clients in Gwennap and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall.
We work across the TR16 postcode area. If you are just outside Gwennap, we cover Burncoose (1 mile south-east), Sparry Bottom (1 mile north), Tresamble (1 mile east), Tresavean (1 mile west) and Carharrack (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (6 miles north-east), Newquay (14 miles north), Falmouth (6 miles south-east), Camborne (6 miles west), Redruth (3 miles north-west) and Helston (9 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Gwennap
Around Gwennap, we work in homes near Church of Saint Wenappa and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Perranwell station, about 2.6 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Carn Brea Castle (3.3 miles west) and Camborne Redruth Community Hospital (3.4 miles west). Open spaces near Gwennap include Carnmenellis.
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Repair chips before they stain
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Widespread crazing
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Gwennap
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Gwennap questions
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What happens if you find more damage?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Cornwall. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Are there extra charges for Gwennap?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
