Cornwall · England
Sink & basin repair in Splatt, Cornwall
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for householders, landlords and businesses in Splatt. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Should you replace it?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is generally the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is usually best. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Splatt
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Work done at your home or business
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our full price list.
Sink repair in Splatt without replacing anything
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Common call-outs are for an antique basin with chips and cracks starting at the waste, in vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Splatt (PL27)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
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.
Also near Splatt
Other services in Splatt
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Splatt use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Splatt and the surrounding area
Splatt is about 10 miles north-west of Bodmin, in Cornwall. Jobs in Splatt are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in 644 places in Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the PL27 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Longhouse Lane, Trelyn and Croftlands. We also cover the places around Splatt: Rock (1 mile south-west), Porthilly (1 mile south-west), Trebetherick (2 miles north-west), Polzeath (2 miles north) and Padstow (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Newquay (12 miles south-west), St Austell (15 miles south), Bodmin (10 miles south-east), Sandy Bottom (15 miles south), Bethel (15 miles south-east) and Wadebridge (4 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Splatt
We visit homes around Church of St Michael and St Minver School and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Shipwreck Museum (1.8 miles south-west) and Doyden Castle (2.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Brea Hill.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
- A photo taken from further back
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
Most customers in Splatt 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.
Related advice
Common questions in Splatt
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Splatt included. Travel is included in the price.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Use mild cleaners only
- Use gentle cleaners
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
