Cornwall · England
Sink Repair in Porthilly
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Porthilly. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- A crazed, tired basin
What we cannot put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
How we handle sink repair in Porthilly
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. We are frequently asked to fix a chipped basin edge and fine cracks across the glaze, on ceramic & vitreous china basins, antique & period basins and enamelled basins.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Porthilly (PL27)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for a few hours. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- The basin can typically be used later that day or the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Porthilly questions
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, very frequently. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Common problems we fix in Porthilly
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
Clients typically contact us about:
- A crack near the taps
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A chipped basin edge
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What preparation is included
What affects the price in Porthilly
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Porthilly. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Send us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Porthilly, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Where we work around Porthilly
Porthilly is about 10 miles north-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. Anywhere in PL27, a technician comes to you. Porthilly is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: PL27. Whether you live on Forlaze Road and Porthilly Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Rock (1 mile north-east), Splatt (1 mile north-east), Padstow (1 mile west), Burgois (2 miles south) and Trebetherick (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Newquay (11 miles south-west), St Austell (15 miles south-east), Bodmin (10 miles south-east), Sandy Bottom (15 miles south-east), Bethel (15 miles south-east) and Wadebridge (4 miles south-east).
Near you in Porthilly
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Michael and St Minver School, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Doyden Castle (3.7 miles north-east) and Shipwreck Museum (1 mile west). For a walk, there is Brea Hill.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A basin is usually fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why Porthilly customers choose us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We leave the room as we found it
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our full price list.
Landlord and trade work in Porthilly
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
