Cardiff · Wales
Sink Repair for Downs homes
Fixed-price sink repair in Downs and the surrounding area, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- A chipped vanity basin
How we handle sink repair in Downs
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. If you are dealing with fine cracks across the glaze and an antique basin with chips, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Downs (CF5)
- County
- Cardiff
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Open a window if you can
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
About Downs
Downs is about 4 miles north of Barry, in Cardiff. Whether you’re in the middle of Downs or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 91 towns and villages across Cardiff, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across CF5. Whether you live on Grant's Field and The Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Twyn-yr-odyn (1 mile south-east), Culverhouse Cross (1 mile east), Llwyneliddon (1 mile south), Michaelston-super-Ely (1 mile north-east) and Wenvoe (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Cardiff (5 miles north-east), Castle (5 miles east), Adamsdown (6 miles east), Roath (6 miles east), Splott (6 miles east) and Newtown (5 miles east).
What’s near Downs
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Bleiddian's Church, St Fagans C.I.W. Primary School and Mary Immaculate High School. The nearest railway station is Waun-Gron Park station, about 3 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Welsh Museum of Health and Medicine (4 miles north) and Rookwood Hospital (3.4 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Caia Hill and Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood.
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Downs
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Downs use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Plumbing leaks
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Through cracks that let water out
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Send pictures for a quote
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
When to call us in Downs
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors chip the rim and front edge. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A chipped basin edge
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A crack near the taps
- An antique basin with chips
Before you book anyone
- What aftercare is recommended
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Repair or replace in Downs?
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Downs
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our prices page.
Also in Downs
Downs: your questions answered
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Often. Send us pictures and we will tell you.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Downs.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
