Cornwall · England
Sink & basin repair in St Ives, Cornwall
Sink repair across St Ives and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
How we handle sink repair in St Ives
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. We’re often asked to fix chips from dropped toiletries and fine cracks across the glaze, across Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- St Ives (TR26)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Use gentle cleaners
- Repair chips before they stain
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
St Ives and the surrounding area
St Ives is about 18 miles west of Falmouth, in Cornwall. Customers in St Ives get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in 644 places across Cornwall, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in TR26 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on High Street, Market Strand and Trenwith Square. Being close to the A3074 and B3306, St Ives is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Nearby, we also work in Penbeagle (1 mile south-west), Hellesveor (1 mile west), Carbis Bay (1 mile south-east), Towednack (2 miles south-west) and Lelant (3 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Camborne (8 miles east), Redruth (11 miles east), Penzance (7 miles south), Helston (12 miles south-east), Hayle (4 miles south-east) and Rosewarne (8 miles east).
What’s near St Ives
Typical jobs here are in homes near Bedford Road Methodist Church, St Ives School and St Ives Infant School and the streets around them. St Ives has its own railway station: St Ives station. Further afield, we also cover the area around St Michael's Hospital (3.4 miles south-east) and Barnes Museum of Cinematography (within half a mile north-east). The countryside around St Ives includes Trink Hill and Baker's Pit Nature Reserve.
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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our full price list.
What affects the price in St Ives
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the photos on your phone. Just ensure we can see:
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
St Ives: your questions answered
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
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.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in St Ives as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
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How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a few hours, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting 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 we will come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in St Ives
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, so chips are common. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find more damage
- How your room will be protected
- How the colour is matched
- What prep work is covered
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
