Cornwall · England
Sink Repair for Latchley homes
Sink repair across Latchley and nearby, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- An antique basin with chips
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Sink repair at your home in Latchley
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. We regularly repair antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins, and common reasons people contact us are a period basin that needs restoring and damage to a basin in a vanity unit.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Latchley (PL18, PL19)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Latchley
FAQs for Latchley
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What affects the price in Latchley
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- The type of damage
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Latchley. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A picture taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Latchley
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
- An antique basin with chips
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Comparing quotes
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the room is protected while they work
- How soon you can use it again
Our work in Latchley
Latchley is about 5 miles west of Tavistock, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Latchley is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall where we work.
Our visits in PL18 and PL19 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Latchley: Dimson (2 miles south-east), Lower Dimson (2 miles south-east), Middle Dimson (2 miles south-east), St Ann's Chapel (2 miles south) and Higher Dimson (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Stonehouse (12 miles south), Saltash (9 miles south), Liskeard (11 miles south-west), Launceston (8 miles north-west), Addington (11 miles south-west) and Torpoint (12 miles south).
What’s near Latchley
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Royal Inn. The nearest railway station is Gunnislake station, about 2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Kithill Castle (2.7 miles south-west) and Cotehele Mill (3.4 miles south). Open spaces near Latchley include Hingston Down.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Why repair rather than replace?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, especially in a matching suite. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Our sink repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Latchley
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our full price list.
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Use gentle cleaners
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it doesn’t get chipped again.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
