Cornwall · England
Sink & basin repair in Upton, Cornwall
Damaged basin in Upton? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Crazing in the glaze
Sink repair in Upton without replacing anything
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, matching the colour and gloss. The basin stays on the wall. Common call-outs are for cracks around the tap holes or waste and chips around the rim, in ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and antique & period basins.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Upton (EX23)
- County
- Cornwall
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Upton: your questions answered
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. The repair is done in place, with the taps left connected.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
How it works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- 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.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Upton
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is normally the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is typically best. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why us?
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our prices page.
More services for Upton
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How much damage there is
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Upton. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- A photo taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Upton and nearby
Upton is about 20 miles south-west of Bideford, in Cornwall. From the centre of Upton to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Upton is one of 644 towns and villages in Cornwall we cover.
All of EX23 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Lynstone (1 mile north), Hele (1 mile south-east), Bude (1 mile north-east), Flexbury (1 mile north) and Marhamchurch (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Launceston (15 miles south-east), Newport (14 miles south-east), Camelford (15 miles south-west), St Stephens by Launceston (14 miles south-east), Delabole (15 miles south-west) and Boscastle (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Upton
We visit homes around Budehaven Community School, Bude Primary Academy - Infants and St Michael and All Angels Church, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Militaria Museum (0.9 miles north) and Week Orchard (3.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Maer Lake.
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
