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Sink & basin repair in Gwaelod-y-garth, Cardiff

Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Gwaelod-y-garth and across Cardiff. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

Repairs from £95
Crazing in the glaze
Cracks starting at the waste

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

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About Gwaelod-y-garth

Gwaelod-y-garth is about 3 miles south-west of Caerphilly, in Cardiff. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Gwaelod-y-garth is one of 91 towns and villages in Cardiff where we work.

We work across the CF15 postcode area and the streets around it. From Heol Berry, Llys Tripp and Heol-y-Nant or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Gwaelod-y-garth: Georgetown (1 mile west), Ffynnon Taf (1 mile north-east), Tŷ-rhiw (1 mile north-east), Glan-llyn (1 mile north) and Morganstown (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Cardiff (5 miles south-east), Ely (4 miles south), Castle (5 miles south-east), Adamsdown (6 miles south-east), Roath (6 miles south-east) and Splott (6 miles south-east).

What’s near Gwaelod-y-garth

Around Gwaelod-y-garth, we work in homes near Anchor Hotel, Y G G Gwaelod y Garth and Church of St Michael and All Angels, among other places. Gwaelod-y-garth has its own railway station: Taffs Well station. Nearby you will also find Creigiau & St Fagans (1.9 miles south) and Prince of Wales Orthopaedic Hospital (2 miles south). Not far away are Roath Park Lake and Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood.

Map of Gwaelod-y-garth © OpenStreetMap contributors

Sink repair in Gwaelod-y-garth, done in place

When a basin is worn or crazed all over, it can be resurfaced in place, giving it an even new finish. Typical jobs include knocks from hair straighteners and a chipped basin edge, across antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Area: Gwaelod-y-garth (CF15)
Area hub: Cardiff
Cover: 12 months on all our work
Quotes: From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone: 0345 017 0787
Last updated: 23 October 2026

Basin with yellowed glaze resurfaced to a clean white finish

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

What affects the price in Gwaelod-y-garth

Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Gwaelod-y-garth. The price depends on:

Unusual colours or finishes
The type of damage
Access to the area
How many items we do on one visit

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.

How to get a fixed price

You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

One picture of the whole basin
Details of any past repairs
A clear, close picture of the problem area
Your postcode, so we can check dates

Most clients in Gwaelod-y-garth get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

The process

A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a couple of hours for most chips. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to care for it.

We clean the basin and check the damage.
Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
The finish is matched to the glaze.
We polish the repair to blend it in.
Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.

How to prepare

Have a window or extractor fan available
Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Let us know if it has been repaired before

Ask for a price

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

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Aftercare tips

To keep it looking its best for years:

Have new chips repaired quickly
Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin

Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.

A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.

Work for landlords and builders

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

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Questions from Gwaelod-y-garth

Is a chipped basin repairable?

Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

What happens after I send photos?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

Can you keep the maker’s mark?

Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.

Can a cracked sink be fixed?

In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.

Can you quote from pictures?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

Repair or replace in Gwaelod-y-garth?

A basin is usually fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.