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Sink & basin repair in Murton, Swansea

Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Murton and across Swansea. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks starting at the waste
  • Chips around the rim
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need sink repair in Murton?

Sink repair in Murton without replacing anything

We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There’s no plumbing to disconnect. Common call-outs are for a crack near the taps and an original basin worth saving, across antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins.

Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Swansea.

Chipped basin edge, before and after repair
Area
Murton (SA3)
Region
Swansea
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

DIY kit or professional repair?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

How to look after the repair

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Store toiletries on a shelf
  • Use gentle cleaners
  • Have new chips repaired quickly
  • Use a heat mat for hair tools

Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.

An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.

Signs you need sink repair in Murton

Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

  • A crack near the taps
  • Chips on the rim or front edge
  • A period basin that needs restoring
  • Fine cracks across the glaze

Before booking anyone

  • If travel is included in the price
  • How to look after the finish
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How the colour is matched

10 questions to ask before booking

Repairing versus replacing in Murton

Basins are frequently built into vanity units or tiled in, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Colour-matched on site

Take a look at our pricing.

When a repair is not the answer

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • A crack that leaks right through the basin
  • Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Materials we repair

  • Belfast and butler sinks
  • Enamelled basins
  • Vanity unit basins
  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins
  • Antique & period basins

Murton and nearby

Murton is about 5 miles south-west of Swansea, in Swansea. Whether you are in the middle of Murton or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 153 places in Swansea.

Postcode districts we cover here: SA3. We regularly work on streets such as Tudor Court, Tudor Way and Long Acre. Nearby, we also work in Bishopston (1 mile west), Pyle (1 mile south-west), Manselfield (1 mile east), Kittle (1 mile west) and Caswell (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Swansea (5 miles north-east), Castle (5 miles north-east), Morriston (8 miles north-east), Mount Pleasant (5 miles north-east), Gorseinon (6 miles north) and Dyfaty (5 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Murton

Around Murton, we work in homes near Church of St Teilo, Bishopston Comprehensive School and Plough & Harrow pub and the streets around them. Murton’s nearest station is Gowerton station, roughly 4.6 miles north. Well-known places in the area include Bishopston Old Castle (0.7 miles north) and Egypt Centre - Swansea University (3.4 miles north-east). Not far away are Bishop's Wood and Clyne Common.

Map of Murton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Murton: your questions answered

Is a crack in a basin repairable?

Surface cracks can generally be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.

Do you charge for travel?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.

What information do you need?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

How do I get a price for sink repair in Murton?

Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Are you accredited?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.

What your basin is made of matters

Period and antique

Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.

Composite and resin

Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.

For landlords and businesses

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

What happens on the day

We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
  2. We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
  3. The finish is matched to the glaze.
  4. The repair is polished so it blends in.
  5. You can generally use the basin later that day or the next.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Let us know about parking or access

How to get a price

For a price in Murton, 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.

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