Devon · England
Sink Repair in Shiphay
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Shiphay. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
How the visit works
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can typically be used later that day or the next day.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Advice
How we handle sink repair in Shiphay
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. The chip is filled, shaped and polished to blend with the surrounding glaze. Typical jobs include an antique basin with chips and a crazed, tired basin, across ceramic & vitreous china basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Shiphay (TQ2, TQ1)
- Region
- Devon
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
What affects the price in Shiphay
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
- Access to the area
Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the whole basin
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
What we are called out for in Shiphay
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
The things customers generally mention when they call are:
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A chipped vanity basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the colour is matched
- What aftercare is recommended
- What protection goes down before work starts
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Also near Shiphay
Also in Shiphay
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is generally the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is generally best. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shiphay
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One price list for the whole UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our pricing.
Shiphay questions
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
Do you work in Shiphay?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Shiphay for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Shiphay?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TQ2 postcode.
Shiphay and the surrounding area
Shiphay is about 2 miles west of Torquay, in Devon. Jobs in Shiphay are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Shiphay is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
We work across TQ2 and TQ1 and the streets around it. From Avon Road, Otter Road and Water Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Cockington (1 mile south), Torre (1 mile south-east), Chelston (1 mile south-east), North Whilborough (1 mile west) and Barton (1 mile north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exmouth (13 miles north-east), Newton Abbot (4 miles north-west), Teignmouth (6 miles north-east), Kingsteignton (5 miles north), Dawlish (8 miles north-east) and Totnes (6 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Shiphay
Our customers here include homes close to St John The Baptist, Shiphay Learning Academy and Devon Dumpling pub. Other local landmarks include Abbey Park and Meadows (1.6 miles south-east), Torquay Boys' Grammar School (under half a mile south-east) and Devon Studio School (0.5 miles north-east). Shiphay’s nearest station is Torre station, about 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Cary Castle (1.5 miles east) and Torbay Hospital (less than half a mile east). For a walk, there is Occombe Valley Woods.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
