Caerphilly · Wales
Sink & basin repair in Machen, Caerphilly
Fixed-price sink repair in Machen and the surrounding area, normally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips around the rim
About our sink repair in Machen
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We work on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins, and people most frequently call us about fine cracks across the glaze and chips around the rim.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Machen (CF83)
- Area hub
- Caerphilly
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- A basin that moves on its brackets
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Repair or replace in Machen?
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. Repairing it avoids those problems. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- One visit for most repairs
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. 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 carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can typically be used later that day or the day after.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Our work in Machen
Machen is about 4 miles east of Caerphilly, in Caerphilly. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Machen is one of 94 places in Caerphilly where we work. Our nearest city page is Birmingham, about 80 miles away.
Here we cover the CF83 postcode area. Whether you live on Forge Road, Commercial Road and Wyndham Street or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Machen include Graig-y-Rhacca (1 mile west), Waterloo (1 mile south-west), Craig-y-Rhacca (1 mile west), Draethen (1 mile south-east) and Garth Place (2 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Caerphilly (4 miles west), Blackwood (6 miles north-west), Ystrad Mynach (6 miles north-west), Cefn Fforest (6 miles north-west), Pontllanfraith (5 miles north-west) and Trecceln (5 miles north).
What’s near Machen
We visit homes around Church of St. John, Machen Primary School and Fwrrmw Ishta pub and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Crosskeys station, about 1.9 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Rhyd-y-gwern (0.8 miles south) and Caerphilly District Miners Hospital (4.3 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Pen-rhiw Tip.
When to call us in Machen
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, along with damage during fitting.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips around the rim
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- An original basin worth saving
Comparing quotes
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What prep work is covered
What affects the price in Machen
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Machen. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Repair chips before they stain
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Also in Machen
Common questions in Machen
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across Caerphilly.
Do you cover Machen?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Machen and the rest of Caerphilly. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. The repair is done in place, with the taps left connected.
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.
Are there extra charges for Machen?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
