Caerphilly · Wales
Sink & basin repair in Newtown, Caerphilly
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Newtown, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Knocks from hair straighteners
About Newtown
Newtown is about 1 mile west of Risca, in Caerphilly. Our technicians come to customers in Newtown and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Newtown is one of 94 places in Caerphilly we cover. Our jobs stretch from Newtown to Birmingham (about 79 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of NP11. That includes homes on Risca Road, Islwyn Road and High Street. Neighbouring places we cover include Glenside (1 mile south-east), Pontywaun (1 mile north), Wattsville (1 mile west), Brynawel (1 mile west) and Cwmcarn (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Caerphilly (5 miles south-west), Blackwood (5 miles north-west), Ystrad Mynach (5 miles north-west), Cefn Fforest (5 miles north-west), Pontllanfraith (4 miles north-west) and Trecceln (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Newtown
Around Newtown, we work in homes near Trinity Congregational Church and attached Sunday School, Cwmcarn High School and Waunfawr Primary School and the streets around them. Newtown has its own railway station: Crosskeys station. Other landmarks nearby include Risca Industrial History Museum (1.2 miles east) and Rhyd-y-gwern (2.4 miles south). Not far away are Pen-rhiw Tip.
About our sink repair in Newtown
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. The basin stays on the wall. Whether it’s an antique basin with chips and fine cracks across the glaze, we can help.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Caerphilly.
- Location
- Newtown (NP11)
- Region
- Caerphilly
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
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 typically the cheaper route.
What else we do in Newtown
FAQs for Newtown
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How much does sink repair cost in Newtown?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What we are called out for in Newtown
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors chip the rim and front edge. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
The things customers generally mention when they call include:
- A chipped basin edge
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- A chipped vanity basin
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Who will actually do the work
- What protection goes down before work starts
What we can’t put right
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Plumbing leaks
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Through cracks that let water out
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Newtown
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Use gentle cleaners
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Use mild cleaners only
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it doesn’t get chipped again.
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.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a couple of hours for most chips. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to care for it.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Newtown, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Repairing versus replacing in Newtown
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. Repairing it avoids those problems. Our sink repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why book with us
- One visit for most repairs
- Work done at your home or business
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
