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Sink & basin repair in Porth, Cornwall
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Porth, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Sink repair in Porth without replacing anything
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Common call-outs are for cracks around the tap holes or waste and chips on the rim or front edge, on ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and antique & period basins.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Porth (TR7)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Porth
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is usually the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is generally best. Prices start from £95. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Porth
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Work done at your home or business
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our pricing.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
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Landlord and trade work in Porth
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Cornwall and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Porth as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
How it works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes a couple of hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can usually use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Signs you need sink repair in Porth
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips around the rim
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Where we work around Porth
Porth is about 1 mile north-east of Newquay, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Porth is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Here we cover the TR7 postcode area. From Veor Road, Praze Road and Lewarne Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you are just outside Porth, we cover Whipsiderry (1 mile north), St Columb Minor (1 mile south-east), Newquay (1 mile south-west), Nansledan (1 mile south-east) and Trencreek (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Truro (11 miles south), St Austell (13 miles south-east), Bodmin (15 miles east), Redruth (15 miles south-west), Sandy Bottom (14 miles south-east) and Bethel (14 miles south-east).
Around Porth
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Mermaid pub, St Columb Minor Academy and St Columb Minor Church and the streets around them. Porth’s nearest station is Newquay station, roughly 1 mile south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Newquay Heritage Archive And Museum (0.7 miles south-west) and Newquay Community Hospital (1.1 miles south-west).
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Plumbing leaks
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Porth questions
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
Do you cover Porth?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Porth from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
How much does sink repair cost in Porth?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TR7 postcode.
Can you quote from pictures?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, typically with dates to choose from. You are under no obligation.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
