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Sink & basin repair in Michaelston-super-Ely, Cardiff
Fixed-price sink repair in Michaelston-super-Ely and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Sink repair in Michaelston-super-Ely without replacing anything
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We are often asked to fix a period basin that needs restoring and chips from dropped toiletries, across enamelled basins, vanity unit basins and antique & period basins.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Michaelston-super-Ely (CF5)
- County
- Cardiff
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Michaelston-super-Ely
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Cardiff and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Michaelston-super-Ely
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One price list for the entire UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A fixed quote before you book
See our pricing.
What affects the price in Michaelston-super-Ely
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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What a repair cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Michaelston-super-Ely
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can typically use the basin later that day or the next.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
How to care for the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
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.
Your questions about sink repair in Michaelston-super-Ely
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole basin and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Send us pictures and we will tell you.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Where we work around Michaelston-super-Ely
Michaelston-super-Ely is about 1 mile west of Ely, in Cardiff. Customers in Michaelston-super-Ely get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover all 91 towns and villages in Cardiff, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the CF5 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Drope Road, Mostyn Road and Penmark Road and the roads around them. We also travel to Culverhouse Cross (1 mile south), St Fagans (1 mile north), Ely (1 mile east), Caerau (1 mile east) and Downs (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Cardiff (4 miles north-east), Castle (4 miles east), Adamsdown (5 miles east), Roath (5 miles east), Splott (5 miles east) and Newtown (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Michaelston-super-Ely
We visit homes around The Michaelston pub, Mary Immaculate High School and Church of St Michael and the streets around them. Michaelston-super-Ely’s nearest station is Waun-Gron Park station, about 1.9 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Castle Arcade (3.8 miles east) and St Fagans Castle (0.7 miles north). For a walk, there is Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood and Caia Hill.
- Other local spots include Creigiau & St Fagans (2.7 miles north)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
