Devon · England
Sink & basin repair in Stowford, Devon
Our technicians come to Stowford for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- A chipped vanity basin
About our sink repair in Stowford
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. Our technicians work on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins, and people most often call us about a crazed, tired basin and a period basin that needs restoring.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Stowford (EX10)
- County
- Devon
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Stowford: your questions answered
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do you cover the entire of Devon?
All of Devon, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Do you come to Stowford?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Stowford. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No, it stays where it is. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Other services in Stowford
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Use gentle cleaners
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Stowford and nearby
Stowford is about 1 mile north-west of Sidmouth, in Devon. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Stowford is one of 586 places in Devon we cover.
Jobs in EX10 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover include Bowd (1 mile north-west), Sidford (1 mile east), Harpford (1 mile west), Tipton St John (2 miles north-west) and Sidbury (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Exeter (12 miles west), Exmouth (8 miles south-west), Teignmouth (15 miles south-west), Honiton (7 miles north), Dawlish (12 miles south-west) and St Thomas (13 miles west).
Near you in Stowford
Around Stowford, we work in homes near St Francis of Assisi, Sidmouth College and The Balfour pub. Further afield, we also cover the area around Sidmouth Hospital (1.5 miles south-east) and Sidmouth Toy & Model Museum (1.7 miles south-east). Open spaces near Stowford include Aylesbeare Common RSPB reserve and Peak Hill.
Repairing versus replacing in Stowford
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. 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. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No need to remove anything
- Same prices wherever you are
- We leave the room as we found it
See our prices page.
Common problems we fix in Stowford
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A crazed, tired basin
- A crack near the taps
What your quote should include
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How long it needs to cure
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
What we do, step by step
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It normally takes a couple of hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can usually use the basin later that day or the next.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Stowford. What changes the price is:
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A picture taken from further back
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Stowford, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Widespread crazing
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Stowford
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
