Cornwall · England
Sink & basin repair in Trethewey, Cornwall
We travel to Trethewey for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- An antique basin with chips
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Use gentle cleaners
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Sink repair in Trethewey without replacing anything
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, in ceramic, composite and enamel. Taps and wastes stay connected. Whether it’s a crazed, tired basin and a period basin that needs restoring, we can help, whatever the material.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Trethewey (TR19)
- Region
- Cornwall
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
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What happens on the day
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon, including clearing up.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Make sure the area is dry
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
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Do you need sink repair in Trethewey?
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on a built-in basin
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
Trethewey: your questions answered
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What information do you need?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
What affects the price in Trethewey
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Should you replace it?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Trethewey
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our prices page.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Trethewey and nearby
Trethewey is about 7 miles south-west of Penzance, in Cornwall. From the centre of Trethewey to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Trethewey is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
Jobs in TR19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include The Valley and Crossfields, all of which we cover. We also cover the places around Trethewey: Bottoms (1 mile north-east), Polgigga (1 mile west), Porthcurno (1 mile south), Treen (1 mile east) and St Levan (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Penzance (7 miles north-east), Hayle (14 miles north-east), St Ives (13 miles north-east), Porthleven (15 miles east), Newlyn (6 miles north-east) and Carbis Bay (13 miles north-east).
What’s near Trethewey
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Levan Primary School and St Levan's Church, among other places. Nearby you will also find Museum of Global Communications (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Chapel Carn Brea.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
