Cardiff · Wales
Sink Repair in Cardiff
Sink repair across Cardiff and nearby, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
The process
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a morning or an afternoon. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to look after it.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
Related advice
About our sink repair in Cardiff
If the entire basin is crazed or worn, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. Typical jobs include an original basin worth saving and chips on the rim or front edge, in Belfast and butler sinks, vanity unit basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Can I fix it myself?
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: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- What the surface is made of
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One picture of the whole basin
For a price in Cardiff, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cardiff
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
If you manage property in Cardiff, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
FAQs for Cardiff
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, very often. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Cardiff and nearby
Cardiff (Welsh: Caerdydd) is in Wales. Wherever you are in the CF14 postcode area, we come to you. We cover all 91 towns and villages in Cardiff, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the CF14, CF5, CF3 and CF24 postcode area. That includes homes on Queen Anne Square, Plasnewydd Square and Timbers Square and the roads around them. Cardiff sits on or near the A48 and A469, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Cardiff: Roath Park (1 mile north-east), Heath (1 mile north-west), Penylan (1 mile east), Cyncoed (2 miles north-east) and Llanedeyrn (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ely (3 miles south-west), Caerau (3 miles south-west), St Mellons (4 miles north-east), Llanrumney (3 miles north-east), Morristown (5 miles south) and Fairwater (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Cardiff
Our customers here include homes close to Centre for Occupational and Health Psychology, Cardiff High School and St Joseph's Church and the streets around them. Nearby too are The Heath pub (less than half a mile south), Roath Park (0.6 miles north-east) and Allensbank Primary School (within half a mile north-west). The nearest railway station is Cathays station, roughly 0.9 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Regimental Museum of 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards (less than half a mile south-west) and University Dental Hospital on Cardiff University (0.6 miles north-west). Open spaces near Cardiff include Roath Park Lake and Cock Hill.
Also near Cardiff
Also in Cardiff
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Through cracks that let water out
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Cardiff
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Repair or replace: which is better?
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cardiff
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour-matched on site
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
