Cornwall · England
Sink Repair for Lanivet homes
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Lanivet, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips around the rim
When to call us in Lanivet
Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
People generally call us when they notice something like this:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A crazed, tired basin
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Comparing quotes
- How to care for the finish
- How your room will be protected
- Who will actually do the work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
About our sink repair in Lanivet
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, basin damage is typically repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. If you’re dealing with chips on a built-in basin and cracks around the tap holes or waste, we can help, on antique & period basins, Belfast and butler sinks and enamelled basins alike.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Lanivet (PL30)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Lanivet questions
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, so Lanivet is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Surface cracks can typically be repaired. A crack that leaks right through typically means a new basin.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Lanivet.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Covering Lanivet
Lanivet is about 3 miles south-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover all 644 towns and villages in Cornwall.
We work across the PL30 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Church Road, Truro Road and Woodland Close, all of which we cover. We also travel to Lamorick (1 mile north-west), Redtye (1 mile south-west), St Lawrence (1 mile north), Threewaters (2 miles north) and Rosehill (2 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Newquay (13 miles west), St Austell (7 miles south), Bodmin (3 miles north-east), Liskeard (13 miles east), Sandy Bottom (7 miles south) and Addington (14 miles east).
What’s near Lanivet
In Lanivet, that means homes near Lanivet Community Primary School, Church of St Nivet and The Lanivet Inn. For rail, the closest station is Bugle station, roughly 3.3 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Luxulyan Museum And Heritage Centre (3.9 miles south) and Restormel Castle (4.4 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Helman Tor and Red Moor nature reserve.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a basin often means a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. A repair keeps the basin you have. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lanivet
- Colour-matched on site
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Take a look at our prices page.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Lanivet. The price depends on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The size and number of damaged areas
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
What we can’t put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Plumbing leaks
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- A basin that moves on its brackets
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Lanivet
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
How to look after the repair
Aftercare is simple:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
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 and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lanivet
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lanivet use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
