Cornwall · England
Sink & basin repair in Hendra, Cornwall
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Hendra, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- An original basin worth saving
Common questions in Hendra
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
In many cases. Send us photos and we will tell you.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, very often. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
How we handle sink repair in Hendra
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, whatever they’re made of. There’s no plumbing to disconnect. Whether it’s knocks from hair straighteners and a chipped vanity basin, we can generally put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Hendra (TR3)
- County
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
The process
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a couple of hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Hendra, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Our sink repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why Hendra clients choose us
- One visit for most repairs
- Colour-matched on site
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Same prices wherever you are
See our pricing.
Hendra and nearby
Hendra is about 4 miles south-east of Redruth, in Cornwall. Customers in Hendra get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Hendra is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Jobs in TR3 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Pras Stedhyan, Old Vicarage Close and Hendra Close. We also travel to Seaureaugh Moor (1 mile north-east), Stithians (1 mile south-east), Foundry (1 mile east), Tresevern Croft (1 mile west) and Ponsanooth (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (7 miles north-east), Falmouth (5 miles south-east), Camborne (5 miles west), Redruth (4 miles north-west), Helston (7 miles south-west) and Hayle (10 miles west).
Around Hendra
Around Hendra, we work in homes near Stithians Community Primary School, Seven Stars Public House and Church of Saint Stedian, among other places. Hendra’s nearest station is Penryn station, roughly 3.4 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Camborne Redruth Community Hospital (3.8 miles north-west) and Carn Brea Castle (3.5 miles north-west). Not far away are Carnmenellis.
Nearby places to Hendra
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What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
When to call us in Hendra
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.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Crazing in the glaze
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A chipped basin edge
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Comparing quotes
- How to care for the finish
- When it can be used again
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
