Cornwall · England
Sink & basin repair in Portmellon, Cornwall
We travel to Portmellon for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A period basin that needs restoring
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Sink repair in Portmellon without replacing anything
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. We work on Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and the jobs we see most are an original basin worth saving and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Portmellon (PL26)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Portmellon
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Portmellon use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Also near Portmellon
Also in Portmellon
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a couple of hours for most chips for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Repairing versus replacing in Portmellon
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, especially in a matching suite. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
What you get with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One visit for most repairs
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our full price list.
Portmellon questions
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Surface cracks can generally be repaired. A crack that leaks right through generally means a new basin.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Do you come to Portmellon?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Portmellon. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Portmellon?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Common problems we fix in Portmellon
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- An original basin worth saving
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A chipped vanity basin
What your quote should include
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether a trained technician does the job
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Do not overtighten taps
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Early repair keeps it a small job.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Covering Portmellon
Portmellon is about 5 miles south of St Austell, in Cornwall. Customers in Portmellon get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Portmellon is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
Our visits in PL26 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Penwarne Lane, Portmellon Park and Polkirt Heights. We also cover the places around Portmellon: Mevagissey (1 mile north), Trewollock (1 mile south), Gorran Haven (1 mile south), Pentewan (2 miles north) and Tregavarras (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Truro (12 miles west), Falmouth (15 miles south-west), St Austell (5 miles north), Bodmin (15 miles north), Sandy Bottom (6 miles north) and Bethel (6 miles north).
Near you in Portmellon
Our clients here include homes close to Church of St Peter, Mevagissey Community Primary School and King's Arms Public House. A little further out are St Austell Community Hospital (4.5 miles north) and Bodrugan (under half a mile south).
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
