Cardiff · Wales
Sink & basin repair in Llanishen, Cardiff
Our repair technicians come to Llanishen for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips around the rim
- A period basin that needs restoring
What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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About our sink repair in Llanishen
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. Whether it’s crazing in the glaze and an antique basin with chips, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Llanishen (CF14, CF23)
- Area hub
- Cardiff
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about sink repair in Llanishen
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 our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Tell us about it when you send photos.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Cardiff.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Do you need sink repair in Llanishen?
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.
Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A chipped basin edge
- A period basin that needs restoring
Before you book anyone
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send photos for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Details of any past repairs
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Why repair rather than replace?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is typically the answer. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Llanishen
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One price list for the whole UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list.
When a repair is not the answer
We will not 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)
- Plumbing leaks
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Llanishen
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
Covering Llanishen
Llanishen is about 2 miles north of Cardiff, in Cardiff. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Llanishen is one of 91 towns and villages in Cardiff we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: CF14 and CF23. Jobs here include addresses on Usk Road, Tatham Road and Llanon Road and the roads around them. We also travel to Roath Park (1 mile south-east), Cyncoed (1 mile south-east), Heath (1 mile south), Lisvane (2 miles north-east) and Llanedeyrn (2 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Ely (4 miles south-west), Castle (3 miles south), Adamsdown (3 miles south-east), Roath (3 miles south-east), Splott (3 miles south-east) and Newtown (4 miles south).
Local landmarks in Llanishen
Around Llanishen, we work in homes near The Church Inn, Coed Glas Primary School and Roath Park. Also close by are Llanishen High School (less than half a mile north-east) and St Isan's Church (under half a mile north). There is a railway station in Llanishen itself: Llanishen station. Further afield, we also cover the area around University Dental Hospital on Cardiff University (1.5 miles south) and Capitol Centre (3.3 miles south). The countryside around Llanishen includes Wenallt Hill and Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood.
- Local facilities include St Martins (2.7 miles north-west)
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Get chips repaired early
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
