Cornwall · England
Sink Repair in Probus
Local sink repair for Probus: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Cracks starting at the waste
About our sink repair in Probus
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. The chip is filled, shaped and polished to blend with the surrounding glaze. Whether it’s a chipped basin edge and a period basin that needs restoring, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Probus (TR2)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Plumbing leaks
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
Landlord and trade work in Probus
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Questions from Probus
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Surface cracks can normally be repaired. A crack that leaks right through usually means a new basin.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Probus.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Typically, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Will you remove the sink?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
What areas do you cover?
All of Cornwall, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
How to look after the repair
Aftercare is simple:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Use gentle cleaners
- Use mild cleaners only
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin, which can stain the repair area. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Common problems we fix in Probus
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Most people contact us when they notice something like this:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- An original basin worth saving
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- If travel is included in the price
- Who turns up on the day
- What prep work is covered
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Where you are, by postcode
- A picture taken from further back
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Probus and nearby
Probus is about 5 miles east of Truro, in Cornwall. Jobs in Probus are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Probus is one of 644 places in Cornwall where we work.
We cover every part of TR2. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Ridgeway and Wagg Lane. We also cover the places around Probus: Parkengear (1 mile south-east), Tresillian (2 miles south-west), Tregony (2 miles south-east), Veryan Green (5 miles south) and Veryan (5 miles south). Further out, we also cover Truro (5 miles west), Newquay (10 miles north-west), Falmouth (11 miles south-west), St Austell (8 miles north-east), Redruth (13 miles west) and Sandy Bottom (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Probus
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Probus and St Grace's Church, Probus Community Primary School and The Roseland Academy, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Cornwall Infirmary (5.2 miles south-west) and Grampound with Creed Heritage Centre (2.3 miles east). For a walk, there is Daubuz Moors.
- Other local spots include Tregoney (2.3 miles south-east)
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