Swansea · Wales
Sink Repair for Ilston homes
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Ilston, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A crazed, tired basin
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Send photos for a quote
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Sink repair at your home in Ilston
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. Repairs are polished to the same shine. If you’re dealing with damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and an antique basin with chips, we can help.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Ilston (SA3, SA2)
- County
- Swansea
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Ilston
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you cover the entire of Swansea?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Ilston. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
Signs you need sink repair in Ilston
Fine crazing in the glaze is usually down to age, and strong chemicals speed it up.
Clients normally contact us about:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A crack near the taps
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price covers travel
- How your room will be protected
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Plumbing leaks
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
What else we do in Ilston
Repairing versus replacing in Ilston
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. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Ilston. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Everything repaired in place
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our full price list.
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which typically takes a couple of hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- Generally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
If you’re in Ilston and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
About Ilston
Ilston is about 5 miles south of Gorseinon, in Swansea. Our technicians come to customers in Ilston and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. We work in all 153 towns and villages in Swansea, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in SA3 and SA2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Being close to the A4118, Ilston is simple for us to get to. Other places close to Ilston include Lunnon (1 mile south-west), Sandylane (1 mile south), Pennard (1 mile south-east), Kittle (1 mile south-east) and Southgate (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Swansea (6 miles north-east), Castle (6 miles east), Morriston (8 miles north-east), Mount Pleasant (6 miles east), Gorseinon (5 miles north) and Dyfaty (6 miles east).
Near you in Ilston
In Ilston, that means homes near The Gower Inn, Church Of St Illtyd and Bishopston Comprehensive School. For rail, the closest station is Gowerton station, roughly 4.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Fairwood Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Park Mill (0.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Broad Pool and Mynydd-bach-y-cocs.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
