Cornwall · England
Sink & basin repair in Hendra, Cornwall
Fixed-price sink repair in Hendra and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- An original basin worth saving
Sink repair in Hendra, done in place
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. Our repair technicians work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, Belfast and butler sinks and antique & period basins, and common reasons people get in touch are damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and a chipped vanity basin.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Hendra (TR13, TR20)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
What we do, step by step
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a couple of hours for most chips, including clearing up.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can normally use the basin later that day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TR13 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Have new chips repaired quickly
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Also near Hendra
Other services in Hendra
Hendra and nearby
Hendra is about 4 miles west of Helston, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: TR13 and TR20. Nearby, we also work in Pengersick (1 mile north-west), Rinsey Croft (1 mile east), Praa Sands (1 mile west), Germoe (1 mile north-west) and Ashton (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Falmouth (13 miles east), Camborne (8 miles north-east), Redruth (11 miles north-east), Penzance (8 miles west), Helston (4 miles east) and Hayle (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Hendra
Our clients here include homes close to Germoe Community Primary School, Lion and Lamb pub and The Annunciation and the streets around them. A little further out are Acton Castle (2.5 miles west) and Helston Community Hospital (4.7 miles east). Open spaces near Hendra include The Loe and Tregonning Hill.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
Hendra: your questions answered
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Cornwall.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
Not at all. We protect the area around it and work in place.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Do you need sink repair in Hendra?
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
People normally call us after spotting one of these:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A chipped basin edge
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Fine cracks across the glaze
Questions to ask before you book
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price covers travel
Why repair rather than replace?
Basins are often built into vanity units or tiled in, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hendra
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- No extra charge for your area
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page.
Landlord and trade work in Hendra
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
