Cornwall · England
Sink Repair in Townshend
Sink repair for Townshend, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- A period basin that needs restoring
How we handle sink repair in Townshend
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, it can be resurfaced in place, giving it an even new finish. We work on vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins, and people most often call us about a period basin that needs restoring and cracks starting at the waste.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Cornwall.
- Area
- Townshend (TR27)
- Area hub
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Widespread crazing
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Through cracks that let water out
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Townshend. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Townshend
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A fixed quote before booking
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our pricing.
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FAQs for Townshend
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Doing more than one item at once
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the whole basin
Most clients in Townshend get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Common problems we fix in Townshend
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, along with damage during fitting.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A period basin that needs restoring
- A chipped basin edge
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Before you book anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price covers travel
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Where we work around Townshend
Townshend is about 5 miles north-west of Helston, in Cornwall. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We work in all 644 towns and villages across Cornwall.
Our technicians cover all of TR27. From Bunkers Hill and Bosence Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Townshend: Fraddam (1 mile north), Leedstown (1 mile north-east), Godolphin Cross (1 mile south-east), Calloose (1 mile north) and Gwinear Downs (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Falmouth (13 miles east), Camborne (6 miles north-east), Redruth (9 miles north-east), Penzance (8 miles west), Helston (5 miles south-east) and Hayle (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Townshend
Our customers here include homes close to Leedstown Community Primary School. The closest station to Townshend is Hayle station, roughly 3.4 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Acton Castle (3.7 miles south-west) and St Michael's Hospital (3.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Godolphin Hill.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Use mild cleaners only
- Do not overtighten taps
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
