Devon · England
Sink Repair for St Loye's homes
Sink repair across St Loye's and nearby, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips on a built-in basin
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
About our sink repair in St Loye's
If the whole basin is crazed or worn, it can be resurfaced in place, for a fresh, even finish. If you’re dealing with a chipped vanity basin and chips on the rim or front edge, we can help.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- St Loye's (EX2, EX1)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from St Loye's
Do you cover St Loye's?
We do. Technicians travel to St Loye's from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Will you remove the sink?
No. The repair is done in place, with the taps left connected.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, very often. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Landlords, agents and businesses in St Loye's
If you manage property in St Loye's, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Why repair rather than replace?
A basin is generally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Loye's
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour-matched on site
Read our prices page.
What we are called out for in St Loye's
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Chips around the rim
- Cracks starting at the waste
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- When it can be used again
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
- One picture of the whole basin
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EX2 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
St Loye's and the surrounding area
St Loye's is about 1 mile south-east of Exeter, in Devon. From the centre of St Loye's to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EX2 and EX1. That includes homes on Hope Road, Lilac Road and Holly Road and the roads around them. Other places close to St Loye's include Digby (1 mile east), Countess Wear (1 mile south), Clyst Heath (1 mile east), Whipton (1 mile north-east) and Newcourt (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Exmouth (8 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (14 miles south), Tiverton (13 miles north), Teignmouth (11 miles south), Sidmouth (12 miles east) and Honiton (14 miles east).
Local landmarks in St Loye's
Around St Loye's, we work in homes near Wynstream School, St Peter's Church of England Aided School and Church of Saint Michael and All Angels. Also close by are Ludwell Valley Park (0.5 miles south), Exeter School (0.6 miles north-west) and Gardeners Arms (within half a mile south). St Loye's’s nearest station is Polsloe Bridge station, about 1.1 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Rougemont Castle (1.5 miles north-west) and Princesshay (1.4 miles north-west). The countryside around St Loye's includes Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a couple of hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can usually use the basin later that day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Don’t rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Early repair keeps it a small job.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Plumbing leaks
- A basin that moves on its brackets
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
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