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Sink & basin repair in Hick's Mill, Cornwall
Sink repair in Hick's Mill without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Fine cracks across the glaze
About our sink repair in Hick's Mill
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. We work on vanity unit basins, Belfast and butler sinks and enamelled basins, and common reasons people contact us are chips from dropped toiletries and a crazed, tired basin.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Hick's Mill (TR4, TR3)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Hick's Mill questions
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. The repair is done in place, without disconnecting anything.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it doesn’t get chipped again.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Signs you need sink repair in Hick's Mill
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A crazed, tired basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
- An original basin worth saving
What to look for in a quote
- How to care for the finish
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What prep work is covered
- Who turns up on the day
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Hick's Mill, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
What we do, step by step
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Covering Hick's Mill
Hick's Mill is about 4 miles north of Penryn, in Cornwall. We visit homes and businesses in Hick's Mill and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Hick's Mill is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
All of TR4 and TR3 is covered. You will find streets such as Coombe Lane and Race Hill, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Coombe (1 mile west), Cusgarne (1 mile south-west), Bissoe (1 mile north-east), Frogpool (1 mile south-west) and Greenwith Common (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Truro (4 miles north-east), Newquay (13 miles north), Falmouth (6 miles south-east), Camborne (7 miles west), Redruth (4 miles west) and Helston (11 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Hick's Mill
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Richard Lander School, Cusgarne Primary School and Frogpool Methodist Church, among other places. The closest station to Hick's Mill is Perranwell station, about 1.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Cornwall Hospital (3.2 miles north-east) and Museum of Cornish Methodism (2.1 miles west). The countryside around Hick's Mill includes Daubuz Moors.
Should you replace it?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why Hick's Mill clients choose us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colour-matched on site
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
