Cornwall · England
Sink & basin repair in Tideford, Cornwall
We travel to Tideford for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Sink repair in Tideford, done in place
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, we can resurface it in place, giving it an even new finish. Our technicians work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, Belfast and butler sinks and antique & period basins, and people most frequently call us about a period basin that needs restoring and crazing in the glaze.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Tideford and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Tideford (PL12)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Tideford
A basin is normally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Our sink repair starts 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. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Same prices wherever you are
See our full price list.
How the visit works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a couple of hours for most chips, tidy-up included.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- 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.
- The basin can typically be used later that day or the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
For a price in Tideford, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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What we cannot put right
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Covering Tideford
Tideford is about 4 miles west of Saltash, in Cornwall. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Tideford is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
Here we cover the PL12 postcode area. From Church Road, Mill Road and Orchard Close or a nearby road, we can come to you. Other places close to Tideford include St Erney (2 miles east), St Germans (2 miles south-east), Landrake (2 miles east), Polbathic (2 miles south) and Hessenford (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Stonehouse (8 miles south-east), Saltash (4 miles east), Liskeard (7 miles north-west), Launceston (15 miles north), Addington (6 miles north-west) and Looe (7 miles south-west).
Local landmarks in Tideford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church of St Luke and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is St Germans station, about 1.6 miles south-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Trematon Castle (4.1 miles east).
What affects the price in Tideford
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Tideford. The price reflects:
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One picture of the whole basin
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Landlord and trade work in Tideford
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Cornwall and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
When to call us in Tideford
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- A crazed, tired basin
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Chips around the rim
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How long it needs to cure
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Your questions about sink repair in Tideford
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of Cornwall. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, typically with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Will you remove the sink?
Not at all. We protect the area around it and work in place.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
