Plymouth · England
Sink & basin repair in Stoke, Plymouth
Sink repair across Stoke and nearby, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- An original basin worth saving
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
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. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Sink repair in Stoke without replacing anything
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. Nothing is taken off the wall. Our technicians work on Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins, and people most frequently call us about cracks starting at the waste and a chipped vanity basin.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Stoke (PL2, PL1, PL3)
- Area hub
- Plymouth
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Ensure the area is dry
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
Common questions in Stoke
Do you cover Stoke?
We do. We send a technician to Stoke for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What does sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your PL2 postcode.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Surface cracks can typically be repaired. A crack that leaks right through generally means a new basin.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Widespread crazing
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin that moves on its brackets
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Stoke
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Stoke as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Common problems we fix in Stoke
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, which can crack it around the holes.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A chipped vanity basin
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the room is protected while they work
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Also near Stoke
Also in Stoke
Stoke and nearby
Stoke is about 2 miles west of Plymouth, in Plymouth. Jobs in Stoke are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Stoke is one of 59 places in Plymouth where we work.
All of PL2, PL1 and PL3 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Alma Road, Ryder Road and Oates Road, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Stoke, we cover Ford (1 mile east), Millbridge (1 mile south-east), Milehouse (1 mile north-east), Stonehouse (1 mile south) and Keyham (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Burraton (4 miles north-west), Plympton St Maurice (6 miles east), Plymstock (4 miles south-east), Sherford (5 miles east), St Stephens (4 miles north-west) and Eggbuckland (3 miles north-east). Being one of Plymouth’s larger places, Stoke is somewhere we visit often.
Landmarks near Stoke
We visit homes around Church of St Andrew, Stoke Damerel Primary School and Stoke Inn. Also close by are Devonport Library (0.8 miles south-west), Stoke Damerel Community College (under half a mile north-east), Victoria Park (0.5 miles south-east) and City College Plymouth (0.5 miles south). Stoke has its own railway station: Devonport station. Other landmarks nearby include Elizabethan House Museum (1.5 miles south-east) and Plymouth Castle (1.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Stoke includes Penlee Battery.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Most clients in Stoke get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Should you replace it?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. Prices start from £95. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stoke
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
