Newport · Wales
Sink Repair in Draethen
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Draethen, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Draethen: your questions answered
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
How we handle sink repair in Draethen
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. Nothing is taken off the wall. Whether it’s damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and crazing in the glaze, we can help, whatever the material.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Draethen (NP10)
- Region
- Newport
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a couple of hours for most chips. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
Repair or replace in Draethen?
A basin is usually fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- Same prices wherever you are
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Work done at your home or business
Read our prices page.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Signs you need sink repair in Draethen
Fine crazing in the glaze is typically down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
Common reasons people in Draethen contact us are:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips around the rim
- A crack near the taps
Before booking anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Doing more than one item at once
- What the surface is made of
What it costs 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 price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
If you’re in Draethen and want a price, photos 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.
What a repair can’t fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Draethen
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Newport and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Draethen and the surrounding area
Draethen is about 5 miles east of Caerphilly, in Newport. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 69 places in Newport.
We work across NP10. Close by, we cover Machen (1 mile north-west), Llanfedw (1 mile south), Waterloo (2 miles west), Graig-y-Rhacca (2 miles north-west) and Craig-y-Rhacca (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Newport (6 miles east), Victoria (6 miles east), Stow Hill (5 miles east), Maindee (6 miles east), Gold Tops (5 miles east) and Summer Hill (7 miles east).
What’s near Draethen
In Draethen, that means homes near St Michael's Church, Bedwas High School and Hollybush Inn and the streets around them. The closest station to Draethen is Risca & Pontymister station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Caerphilly District Miners Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Risca Industrial History Museum (2.3 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Craig Ruperra.
- Other local spots include Rhyd-y-gwern (0.8 miles west)
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