Cardiff · Wales
Sink Repair for Gabalfa homes
Sink repair across Gabalfa and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
How we handle sink repair in Gabalfa
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. Our repair technicians work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, antique & period basins and enamelled basins, and people most frequently call us about an original basin worth saving and chips from dropped toiletries.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Gabalfa as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Gabalfa (CF14, CF5, CF11)
- County
- Cardiff
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Plumbing leaks
- A basin that moves on its brackets
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Don’t rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it does not get chipped again.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Gabalfa and nearby
Gabalfa is about 1 mile west of Cardiff, in Cardiff. Clients in Gabalfa get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in 91 places across Cardiff.
We work across CF14, CF5 and CF11. Local streets include Cefn Road, Court Road and Bacton Road, and we cover them all. Gabalfa sits on or near the A48 and A470, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Gabalfa, we cover Maindy (1 mile east), Gwaun Treoda (1 mile north), Llandaff North (1 mile west), Birchgrove (1 mile north) and Rhiwbina (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Caerau (3 miles south-west), St Mellons (5 miles north-east), Llanrumney (4 miles north-east), Morristown (5 miles south), Cogan (4 miles south) and Old St Mellons (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Gabalfa
Our customers here include homes close to Centre for Occupational and Health Psychology, St Joseph's R.C. Primary School and Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Glantaf. You’ll also find Llandaff Fields (0.7 miles south), The Master Gunner pub (within half a mile west) and St Mark's Church (under half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Llandaf station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find University Dental Hospital on Cardiff University (0.7 miles north-east) and Regimental Museum of 1st The Queens Dragoon Guards (0.7 miles east). Not far away are Cock Hill and Roath Park Lake.
Landlord and trade work in Gabalfa
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Gabalfa as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
When to call us in Gabalfa
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, along with damage during fitting.
Customers typically contact us about:
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Chips on a built-in basin
Comparing quotes
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who turns up on the day
Common questions in Gabalfa
Are there extra charges for Gabalfa?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide. Prices do not change with location.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Gabalfa.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Surface cracks can generally be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Nearby places to Gabalfa
Also in Gabalfa
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- The material
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which generally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Generally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Ensure the area is dry
How to get a price
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your CF14 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Why repair rather than replace?
A new basin often means a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair leaves everything in place. Our sink repair starts 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 Gabalfa customers choose us
- Colour-matched on site
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Everything repaired in place
See our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
