Cornwall · England
Sink Repair for Shortlanesend homes
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Shortlanesend and across Cornwall. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Shortlanesend. The price reflects:
- How much damage there is
- The material
- Access to the area
- How hard the colour is to match
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- One picture of the entire basin
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TR4 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Sink repair at your home in Shortlanesend
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We regularly repair enamelled basins, antique & period basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and the jobs we see most are a chipped basin edge and cracks around the tap holes or waste.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Shortlanesend and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Shortlanesend (TR4)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a basin often means a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Shortlanesend. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it does not get chipped again.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
When to call us in Shortlanesend
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Look out for any of the following:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- A chipped vanity basin
- Chips around the rim
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Before booking anyone
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the colour is matched
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
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About Shortlanesend
Shortlanesend is about 2 miles north-west of Truro, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Shortlanesend is one of 644 places in Cornwall we cover.
Our technicians cover all of TR4 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Church Road, Hillcrest and School Hill or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Shortlanesend include New Mills (1 mile south), Kenwyn (2 miles south-east), Highertown (2 miles south), Gloweth (2 miles south) and Truro (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Newquay (9 miles north), Falmouth (9 miles south), St Austell (14 miles east), Camborne (11 miles south-west), Redruth (7 miles south-west) and Helston (15 miles south-west).
Around Shortlanesend
Typical jobs here are in homes near Shortlanesend Community Primary School, County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) and Victoria Gardens and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Truro station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Royal Cornwall Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Old Kiln Museum (2 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Daubuz Moors.
- Other local spots include Carrick (2 miles south-east)
Your questions about sink repair in Shortlanesend
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Shortlanesend?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can you quote from photos?
Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
