Cornwall · England
Sink Repair in Launceston
Sink repair for Launceston, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Sink repair in Launceston, done in place
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. Repairs are polished to the same shine. We regularly repair enamelled basins, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins, and people most often call us about knocks from hair straighteners and an original basin worth saving.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Launceston (PL15)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often 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 prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Launceston and the surrounding area
Launceston is about 20 miles north-west of Plymouth, in Cornwall. Clients in Launceston get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Launceston is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Every address in PL15 is within our area. Whether you live on High Street, Market Street and Newport Square or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. With the A30 and A388 close by, Launceston is simple for us to get to. We also travel to Newport (1 mile north), St Stephens by Launceston (1 mile north-west), Withnoe (1 mile south-east), Stourscombe (1 mile south-east) and Daw's House (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Liskeard (13 miles south), Bude (15 miles north-west), Addington (13 miles south), Callington (9 miles south), Camelford (14 miles west) and Gunnislake (10 miles south-east).
Around Launceston
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Church of St Mary Magdalene, Launceston College and Bakers Arms Public House, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Lawrence House Museum (less than half a mile north) and Launceston Castle (under half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Armstrong Wood.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Launceston
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
For anyone letting property in or around Launceston, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Upload a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Launceston, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Towns and villages near Launceston
Also in Launceston
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Common questions in Launceston
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, so Launceston is covered. Prices don’t change with location.
Do you cover Launceston?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Launceston from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a basin often means a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. A repair leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Launceston
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour-matched on site
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No need to remove anything
See our prices page.
When a repair is not the answer
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Widespread crazing
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
