Rhondda Cynon Taff · Wales
Sink Repair for Hirwaun homes
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Hirwaun, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A chipped vanity basin
Sink repair in Hirwaun, done in place
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Our technicians work on vanity unit basins, enamelled basins and antique & period basins, and people most often call us about cracks starting at the waste and crazing in the glaze.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Hirwaun (CF44)
- County
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Hirwaun
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Also near Hirwaun
Also in Hirwaun
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Get chips repaired early
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Repair or replace in Hirwaun?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hirwaun
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We leave the room as we found it
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our pricing.
Hirwaun and the surrounding area
Hirwaun is about 3 miles north-west of Aberdare, in Rhondda Cynon Taff. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Hirwaun, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Hirwaun is one of 133 places in Rhondda Cynon Taff we cover.
We work across CF44 and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Hobbs Lane, Brecon Road and High Street and the roads around them. Hirwaun is on the A465, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Gilfach Goch (1 mile south-east), Penywaun (1 mile south-east), Llwydcoed (1 mile east), Tre-Gibbon (2 miles east) and Aberdare West (2 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Aberdare (3 miles south-east), Pontypridd (12 miles south-east), Mountain Ash (7 miles south-east), Tonypandy (9 miles south), Rhondda (7 miles south) and Porth (10 miles south-east).
Around Hirwaun
Our clients here include homes close to Nebo, Hirwaun Primary School and Aberdare High School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Aberdare station, about 3.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Prince Charles Hospital (5.2 miles east) and Cynon Valley Museum (2.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Llyn Fach and Mynydd y Bwllfa.
When to call us in Hirwaun
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips from dropped toiletries
What your quote should include
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who turns up on the day
- How long it needs to cure
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
When we’d advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Through cracks that let water out
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can normally use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One picture of the entire basin
- Something in shot to show the size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
For a price in Hirwaun, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Your questions about sink repair in Hirwaun
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Typically, if it is not leaking. A crack that leaks right through normally means a new basin.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Are there extra charges for Hirwaun?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
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