Ceredigion · Wales

Sink Repair for Caeffynnon homes

We travel to Caeffynnon for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Crazing in the glaze
  • Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Sink repair in Caeffynnon

How the visit works

You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It usually takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
  2. We degrease and key the damage.
  3. Filler is built up and sanded flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched.
  5. We tidy up and give you the curing time.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Keep a parking space free if you can

Ask for a price

To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Send pictures for a quote

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About our sink repair in Caeffynnon

We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. The basin stays on the wall. Our technicians work on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and vanity unit basins, and people most frequently call us about fine cracks across the glaze and chips from dropped toiletries.

Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.

Where
Caeffynnon (SY23)
County
Ceredigion
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a crack on the edge of a basin repaired

Landlord and trade work in Caeffynnon

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Caeffynnon use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.

When to call us in Caeffynnon

Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.

The most common problems we are called about are:

  • Chips from dropped toiletries
  • A period basin that needs restoring
  • Fine cracks across the glaze
  • Cracks starting at the waste

Questions to ask before booking

  • How your room will be protected
  • When it can be used again
  • How to care for the finish
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?

Our hiring checklist

Repairs by material

Composite and resin

Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.

Vitreous china

Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.

Where we work around Caeffynnon

Caeffynnon is about 1 mile south of Aberystwyth, in Ceredigion. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Caeffynnon is one of 125 places in Ceredigion we cover.

We work across SY23 and the streets around it. Whether you live on First Avenue, Rheidol Road and Fourth Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Caeffynnon sits on or near the A487 and A4120, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Caeffynnon, we cover Penparcau (1 mile south-east), Trefechan (1 mile north-west), Aberystwyth (1 mile north), Llanbadarn Fawr (1 mile north-east) and Pen-dre (1 mile east). As one of the bigger places in Ceredigion, Caeffynnon is somewhere we visit often.

Near you in Caeffynnon

Around Caeffynnon, we work in homes near Ysgol Plascrug, Ebeneser Chapel and Ysgol Penglais, among other places. Nearby too are The Starling Cloud pub (under half a mile north-east) and Ysgol Gymraeg Aberystwyth (0.5 miles north-east). The closest station to Caeffynnon is Aberystwyth station, about 0.7 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Bronglais Hospital (0.8 miles north) and Aberystwyth University (0.6 miles north). Not far away are Tan-y-Bwlch and Pendinas.

  • Parks and local facilities nearby include Parsel Canol (2.6 miles east)
Map of Caeffynnon © OpenStreetMap contributors

What sink repair costs

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • The colour and finish to match
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • What kind of damage it is

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Getting a price from pictures

A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:

  • One picture of the whole basin
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Something in shot to show the size

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

Aftercare tips

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Keep straighteners away from the basin
  • Keep heavy bottles off the rim
  • Get chips repaired early
  • Steer clear of harsh chemicals

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.

Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Early repair keeps it a small job.

Repair or replace in Caeffynnon?

If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is typically the answer. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Why Caeffynnon clients choose us

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Same prices wherever you are

Read our prices page.

Your questions about sink repair in Caeffynnon

Can pets and children be at home?

Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.

Do you cover the entire of Ceredigion?

We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.

Can a cracked sink be fixed?

In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Is a chipped basin repairable?

Yes, very frequently. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

When a repair isn’t the answer

To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:

  • A basin that moves on its brackets
  • Plumbing leaks
  • A crack that leaks right through the basin

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Materials we repair

  • Antique & period basins
  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins
  • Belfast and butler sinks
  • Enamelled basins
  • Vanity unit basins
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