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Sink Repair in Harcombe

We travel to Harcombe for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A crack near the taps
  • A chipped basin edge
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book sink repair in Harcombe

Sink repair in Harcombe without replacing anything

We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, in ceramic, composite and enamel. Taps and wastes stay connected. Common call-outs are for a crack near the taps and chips from dropped toiletries, across ceramic & vitreous china basins, Belfast and butler sinks and antique & period basins.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.

Ceramic basin repaired, before and after
Where
Harcombe (EX10)
Area hub
Devon
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Honest limits

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
  • Through cracks that let water out
  • Plumbing leaks

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we repair

  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins
  • Enamelled basins
  • Belfast and butler sinks
  • Antique & period basins
  • Vanity unit basins

Keeping it looking good

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
  • Use mild cleaners only
  • Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
  • Avoid abrasive pads

A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.

Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.

Where we work around Harcombe

Harcombe is about 2 miles north-east of Sidmouth, in Devon. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Harcombe is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon where we work.

Our repair technicians cover all of the EX10 postcode area. If you are just outside Harcombe, we cover Farway (4 miles north-east), Northleigh (4 miles north-east), Honiton (6 miles north), Offwell (6 miles north) and Widworthy (7 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (14 miles west), Exmouth (10 miles south-west), Dawlish (15 miles south-west), St Thomas (15 miles west), Larkbeare (14 miles west) and Polsloe (14 miles west).

What’s near Harcombe

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Giles and St Peter, Sidmouth College and Sidbury Church of England Primary School, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Sidmouth Hospital (2.6 miles south-west) and Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum (2.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Peak Hill.

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Landlords, agents and businesses in Harcombe

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Devon and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

When to call us in Harcombe

Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.

These are the problems we’re asked about most:

  • Cracks around the tap holes or waste
  • Fine cracks across the glaze
  • Knocks from hair straighteners
  • Chips on a built-in basin

Before you book anyone

  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

How to compare quotes

Different materials, different repairs

Vitreous china

Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.

Composite and resin

Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.

Common questions in Harcombe

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed quote. You are under no obligation.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Do you need to take the basin off the wall?

No. The repair is done in place, with the taps left connected.

Can you keep the maker’s mark?

Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.

Can a cracked sink be fixed?

In many cases. Send us photos and we’ll tell you.

Are you accredited?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

What happens if you find more damage?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.

What sink repair costs

Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Send pictures for a quote

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • The material, if you know it
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Details of any past repairs

Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EX10 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

What we do, step by step

On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, including clearing up.

  1. First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
  2. Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
  3. We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
  4. We polish the repair to blend it in.
  5. You can usually use the basin later that day or the next.

How to prepare

  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Have a window or extractor fan available

Get a quote

There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.

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Should you replace it?

Finding the same basin again is not always possible, especially in a matching suite. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Our sink repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Harcombe

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • No need to remove anything
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

See our prices page.

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