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Sink & basin repair in Wilmington, Devon
Damaged basin in Wilmington? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- An original basin worth saving
Wilmington questions
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
How much does sink repair cost in Wilmington?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your EX14 postcode.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Sink repair in Wilmington, done in place
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, basin damage is generally repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We work on antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and people most frequently call us about damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and a chipped basin edge.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Wilmington (EX14)
- Area hub
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
How it works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can normally be used later that day or the next day.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
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. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Repairing versus replacing in Wilmington
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is generally the answer. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wilmington
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our full price list.
Common problems we fix in Wilmington
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Fine cracks across the glaze
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How soon you can use it again
- What protection goes down before work starts
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Devon and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Covering Wilmington
Wilmington is about 3 miles east of Honiton, in Devon. Whether you’re in the middle of Wilmington or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in EX14 is within our area. We also travel to Widworthy (1 mile south-east), Offwell (2 miles west), Northleigh (3 miles south-west), Farway (3 miles south-west) and Honiton (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Sidmouth (9 miles south-west), Cullompton (13 miles west), Seaton (6 miles south), Cranbrook (13 miles west), Axminster (5 miles east) and Budleigh Salterton (15 miles south-west).
What’s near Wilmington
Typical jobs here are in homes near White Hart Inn and Church of St Cuthbert and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Honiton station, about 3.1 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Axminster Hospital (5.3 miles east) and Stockland Great Castle (1.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Hartridge Hill.
When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Leaks from the fittings
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Do not overtighten taps
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Get chips repaired early
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
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