Plymouth · England
Sink & basin repair in Turnchapel, Plymouth
Problem with your basin in Turnchapel? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Sink repair in Turnchapel without replacing anything
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, basin damage is usually repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We’re frequently asked to fix a chipped basin edge and a crazed, tired basin, across vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Turnchapel (PL9, PL4, PL95)
- Region
- Plymouth
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
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. Most visits take a few hours.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
For a price in Turnchapel, pictures are the quickest way: 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 can’t put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
Repair or replace in Turnchapel?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, especially in a matching suite. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Prices start from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why book with us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A fixed quote before booking
- One price list for the entire UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our prices page.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Do not overtighten taps
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin and stain. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Turnchapel
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Turnchapel use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Our work in Turnchapel
Turnchapel is about 1 mile south of Lipson, in Plymouth. We visit clients in Turnchapel, so there’s no workshop to go to. We work in 59 places across Plymouth.
All of PL9, PL4 and PL95 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Lake Road, Park Lane and Barton Road. If you are just outside Turnchapel, we cover Cattedown (1 mile north), Oreston (1 mile north-east), Hooe (1 mile south-east), Hoe (1 mile north-west) and Lipson (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover North Prospect (3 miles north-west), Ham (3 miles north-west), Pennycross (3 miles north-west), Keyham (3 miles north-west), Burraton (6 miles north-west) and St Budeaux (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Turnchapel
Around Turnchapel, we work in homes near Plymstock School, Boringdon Arms and Plymouth Hoe. Nearby too are Plymstock Library (1.3 miles east), Hooe Primary Academy (within half a mile south-east) and Church of St John (within half a mile south). Turnchapel’s nearest station is Plymouth station, about 1.8 miles north-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Mount Gould Hospital and Local Care Centre (1.5 miles north) and Plymouth Castle (0.9 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Penlee Battery.
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How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
- The size and number of damaged areas
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your pictures
You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Common questions in Turnchapel
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Generally, if it isn’t leaking. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Plymouth.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
