Cornwall · England
Sink Repair in Redtye
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Redtye, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Fine cracks across the glaze
Sink repair in Redtye, done in place
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. If you’re dealing with a chipped vanity basin and an original basin worth saving, we can generally put it right, on antique & period basins, Belfast and butler sinks and enamelled basins alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Redtye (PL30)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a couple of hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can usually be used later that day or the day after.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the area is dry
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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Other services in Redtye
Repairing versus replacing in Redtye
A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair keeps the basin you have. Our sink repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why us?
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our pricing.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Redtye
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
Redtye and nearby
Redtye is about 4 miles south-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover 644 places in Cornwall.
Our repair technicians cover all of the PL30 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Redtye: Rosehill (1 mile west), Lanivet (1 mile north-east), Lamorick (1 mile north-east), Bilberry (2 miles south) and Threewaters (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Newquay (13 miles west), St Austell (7 miles south), Bodmin (4 miles north-east), Liskeard (14 miles east), Sandy Bottom (6 miles south) and Addington (15 miles east).
Local landmarks in Redtye
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Lanivet Community Primary School and Church of St Nivet and the streets around them. The closest station to Redtye is Roche station, about 2.4 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bodmin Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Luxulyan Museum And Heritage Centre (3.6 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Helman Tor and Red Moor nature reserve.
Redtye: your questions answered
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Surface cracks can typically be repaired. A crack that leaks right through typically means a new basin.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Through cracks that let water out
- Plumbing leaks
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Do you need sink repair in Redtye?
Fine crazing in the glaze is usually down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Fine cracks across the glaze
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long it needs to cure
- Aftercare advice
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
