Cornwall · England

Sink & basin repair in Longstone, Cornwall

We travel to Longstone for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Crazing in the glaze
  • Chips from dropped toiletries
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Sink repair for Longstone homes

What happens on the day

When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a couple of hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
  2. We degrease and key the damage.
  3. We build up the filler and sand it flush.
  4. We match the colour and the gloss.
  5. We clear away and tell you when it can be used.

How to prepare

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Clear the area around the damage

Getting a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

How we handle sink repair in Longstone

If the whole basin is crazed or worn, it can be resurfaced in place, for a fresh, even finish. We regularly repair ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins, and common reasons people get in touch are damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and damage to a basin in a vanity unit.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Ceramic basin shown before and after repair
Where
Longstone (PL30)
Area hub
Cornwall
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Where we work around Longstone

Longstone is about 4 miles north of Bodmin, in Cornwall. Whether you’re in the middle of Longstone or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Longstone is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.

Jobs in PL30 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Longstone: St Mabyn (1 mile west), Helland (2 miles south-east), St Tudy (2 miles north), St Kew Highway (2 miles north-west) and Treveighan (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include St Austell (13 miles south), Bodmin (4 miles south), Liskeard (13 miles south-east), Sandy Bottom (13 miles south), Addington (13 miles east) and Bethel (13 miles south).

Local landmarks in Longstone

Nearby you’ll also find Bodmin Hospital (4.3 miles south). For a walk, there is Alex Tor.

Map of Longstone © OpenStreetMap contributors

Keeping it looking good

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

  • Avoid abrasive pads
  • Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
  • Use a heat mat for hair tools
  • Avoid strong bleach and descalers

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.

Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Basins are often built into vanity units or tiled in, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Our sink repair starts from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

What you get with us

  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Take a look at our full price list.

Questions from Longstone

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide, so Longstone is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.

What happens after I send photos?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Can a cracked sink be fixed?

In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.

Is there a call-out fee?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Repairs by material

Period and antique

Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.

Vitreous china

Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.

Common problems we fix in Longstone

Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.

The things clients normally mention when they call are:

  • A crack near the taps
  • Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
  • A chipped basin edge
  • A period basin that needs restoring

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • When it can be used again

How to compare quotes

Should I try a DIY kit first?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.

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, then guarantee it for a year.

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

Honest limits

Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:

  • Widespread crazing
  • Through cracks that let water out
  • A basin that moves on its brackets

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we repair

  • Belfast and butler sinks
  • Enamelled basins
  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins
  • Vanity unit basins
  • Antique & period basins
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