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Sink & basin repair in Instow, Devon
Damaged basin in Instow? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Widespread crazing
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Sink repair at your home in Instow
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. We regularly repair antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins, and common reasons people contact us are crazing in the glaze and knocks from hair straighteners.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Instow (EX39, EX31)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a couple of hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
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 entire basin, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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What affects the price in Instow
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Where you are, by postcode
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EX39 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Use gentle cleaners
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
FAQs for Instow
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Instow and the rest of Devon. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Instow.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
Where we work around Instow
Instow is about 3 miles north-east of Bideford, in Devon. Whether you’re in the middle of Instow or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages in Devon.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX39 and EX31. That includes homes on Downs Road, Anstey Way and Quay Lane. You will find Instow on the B3233, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Instow: Worlington (1 mile east), Appledore (1 mile west), Yelland (1 mile north-east), Fremington (3 miles north-east) and Muddlebridge (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Barnstaple (5 miles east), Bideford (3 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (11 miles north), Braunton (4 miles north), Newport (6 miles east) and South Molton (15 miles east).
Near you in Instow
Around Instow, we work in homes near Instow Community Primary School, St Mary's Church and Commodore Hotel. A little further out are Museum of British Surfing (3.9 miles north) and Tapeley Park (0.9 miles south). For a walk, there’s Staddon Hill and Horsey Island.
Do you need sink repair in Instow?
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A crazed, tired basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
Before booking anyone
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
- How soon you can use it again
- How changes to the job are handled
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Places near Instow
Other services in Instow
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
