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Sink Repair for Kenwyn homes
Local sink repair for Kenwyn: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A crazed, tired basin
Sink repair at your home in Kenwyn
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, whatever they’re made of. Taps and wastes stay connected. If you’re dealing with a period basin that needs restoring and cracks around the tap holes or waste, we can help.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Kenwyn (TR1, TR4)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can generally be used later that day or the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
If you are in Kenwyn and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Kenwyn. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the entire basin
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your TR1 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Should you replace it?
A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair leaves everything in place. Our sink repair starts from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kenwyn
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A fixed quote before you book
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our prices page.
About Kenwyn
Kenwyn is about 1 mile north-west of Truro, in Cornwall. Clients in Kenwyn get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover 644 places in Cornwall.
We cover every part of TR1 and TR4 and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Alma Road, Dobbs Lane and Kirby Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A390, Kenwyn is simple for us to get to. Close by, we cover Truro (1 mile south-east), New Mills (1 mile north-west), Highertown (1 mile south-west), Calenick (1 mile south) and Gloweth (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Newquay (10 miles north), Falmouth (8 miles south), St Austell (14 miles east), Camborne (11 miles west), Redruth (7 miles west) and Helston (14 miles south-west).
What’s near Kenwyn
Our customers here include homes close to Truro Learning Academy, Victoria Gardens and Penair School, among other places. Nearby too are St George the Martyr (less than half a mile south-east), Church of St Keyne (0.5 miles north-east), County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) (0.6 miles east) and The Globe Public House (0.5 miles south-east). Kenwyn has its own railway station: Truro station. Nearby you will also find Old Kiln Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and Royal Cornwall Infirmary (0.9 miles south-east). The countryside around Kenwyn includes Daubuz Moors.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Carrick (0.6 miles east)
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Do not overtighten taps
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Repair chips before they stain
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
A quick wipe after use helps, 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.
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Plumbing leaks
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
Kenwyn questions
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you cover Kenwyn?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Kenwyn. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What areas do you cover?
All of Cornwall, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
What we are called out for in Kenwyn
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A chipped vanity basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
Comparing quotes
- How long it needs to cure
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
