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Sink & basin repair in Portscatho, Cornwall
Sink repair in and around Portscatho: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Widespread crazing
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
About our sink repair in Portscatho
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. Typical jobs include chips around the rim and an antique basin with chips, on antique & period basins, Belfast and butler sinks and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Portscatho (TR2)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Portscatho. The price reflects:
- How many areas need work
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- Something in shot to show the size
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Have new chips repaired quickly
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s 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 pictures.
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Portscatho and nearby
Portscatho is about 5 miles north-east of Falmouth, in Cornwall. Whether you are in the middle of Portscatho or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall.
We cover every part of TR2. You’ll find streets such as Gwarak Gwel an Mor, River Street and Treventon Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Gerrans (1 mile west), St Just in Roseland (1 mile west), St Mawes (2 miles south-west), St Anthony in Roseland (2 miles south-west) and Treworlas (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Truro (7 miles north-west), Falmouth (5 miles south-west), St Austell (14 miles north-east), Camborne (14 miles west), Redruth (12 miles west) and Helston (14 miles west).
Landmarks near Portscatho
Around Portscatho, we work in homes near Church of St Gerrans and Gerrans School, among other places. The closest station to Portscatho is Falmouth Docks station, roughly 4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Gerrans Parish Heritage Centre (under half a mile south-west) and St Mawes Castle (2.6 miles south-west). The countryside around Portscatho includes Carne Beacon.
Landlord and trade work in Portscatho
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Portscatho as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
FAQs for Portscatho
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Portscatho.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Do you work in Portscatho?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Portscatho and the rest of Cornwall. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What happens after I send pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Do you need sink repair in Portscatho?
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
The things clients normally mention when they call include:
- An antique basin with chips
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A chipped vanity basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
Questions to ask before you book
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How long it needs to cure
- What protection goes down before work starts
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job usually takes a couple of hours for most chips. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
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