Rhondda Cynon Taff · Wales
Sink & basin repair in Dolau, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Fixed-price sink repair in Dolau and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
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.
Sink repair in Dolau, done in place
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage to blend with the surrounding glaze. Whether it’s crazing in the glaze and a crack near the taps, we can generally put it right.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Dolau (CF72)
- Area hub
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Plumbing leaks
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Where we work around Dolau
Dolau is about 6 miles south of Tonypandy, in Rhondda Cynon Taff. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Dolau and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We work in all 133 towns and villages across Rhondda Cynon Taff, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in CF72 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Jubilee Street, Bridgend Road and Heol Cynllan, all of which we cover. We also travel to Llanharan (1 mile north), Bryncae (1 mile west), Brynna (1 mile west), Brynnau Gwynion (1 mile west) and Llanharry (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aberdare (12 miles north), Pontypridd (7 miles north-east), Mountain Ash (10 miles north), Tonypandy (6 miles north), Rhondda (8 miles north) and Porth (6 miles north).
What’s near Dolau
Typical jobs here are in homes near Turberville Hotel, Church of SS Julius and Aaron and Y Pant Comprehensive School, among other places. There’s a railway station in Dolau itself: Llanharan station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Mint Museum (2.7 miles north-east) and Royal Glamorgan Hospital (2.4 miles east). The countryside around Dolau includes Bryn and Nant Dyfrgi Pool.
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
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 typically the cheaper route.
What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the work takes a couple of hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
For a price in Dolau, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Landlord and trade work in Dolau
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
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Repairing versus replacing in Dolau
Basins are often built into vanity units or tiled in, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dolau
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Everything repaired in place
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
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When to call us in Dolau
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
The things clients typically mention when they call include:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A period basin that needs restoring
- A crazed, tired basin
Questions to ask before you book
- Who will actually do the work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Dolau: your questions answered
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back. You’re under no obligation.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
How much does sink repair cost in Dolau?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your CF72 postcode.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Rhondda Cynon Taff.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
