Cornwall · England
Sink Repair for Ruan Minor homes
Damaged basin in Ruan Minor? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- Crazing in the glaze
Sink repair at your home in Ruan Minor
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. Repairs are polished to the same shine. Our repair technicians work on Belfast and butler sinks, vanity unit basins and antique & period basins, and common reasons people contact us are damage to a basin in a vanity unit and an antique basin with chips.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Ruan Minor (TR12)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need sink repair in Ruan Minor?
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- A chipped vanity basin
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips around the rim
What to look for in a quote
- How the room is protected while they work
- Aftercare advice
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether a trained technician does the job
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Send photos for a quote
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- The basin can generally be used later that day or the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
Most clients in Ruan Minor get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Widespread crazing
- Through cracks that let water out
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
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 normally the cheaper route.
Ruan Minor: your questions answered
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Are there extra charges for Ruan Minor?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Nearby places to Ruan Minor
More services for Ruan Minor
Repair or replace: which is better?
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Prices start from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Ruan Minor clients choose us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No need to remove anything
- One price list for the whole UK
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our pricing.
Our work in Ruan Minor
Ruan Minor is about 8 miles south-east of Helston, in Cornwall. From the centre of Ruan Minor to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Ruan Minor is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
All of TR12 is within our area. Streets in the area include Mundys Field, Glebe Place and Poltesco Lane. We also travel to St Ruan (1 mile south-west), Poltesco (1 mile north-east), Cadgwith (1 mile south), Landewednack (2 miles south) and Church Cove (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Falmouth (12 miles north-east), Helston (8 miles north-west), Penryn (13 miles north), Gyllyngvase (12 miles north-east), Porthleven (9 miles north-west) and Kernick (12 miles north).
Near you in Ruan Minor
Around Ruan Minor, we work in homes near Grade-Ruan CofE School, Church of St Rumon and Cadgwith Cove Inn and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Lizard Lighthouse Heritage Centre (2.5 miles south) and Grade (under half a mile north). Not far away are Goonhilly Downs.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
