Rhondda Cynon Taff · Wales
Sink & basin repair in Newtown, Rhondda Cynon Taff
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
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Sink repair at your home in Newtown
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. We work on antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins, and people most often call us about a crack near the taps and crazing in the glaze.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Location
- Newtown (CF45)
- Area hub
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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.
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.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Avoid abrasive pads
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
If you manage property in Newtown, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
What affects the price in Newtown
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Newtown. The price depends on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
- Access to the area
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the whole basin
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can give you a fixed quote.
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
If you are in Newtown and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
When to call us in Newtown
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A period basin that needs restoring
- A chipped basin edge
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How to care for the finish
- What preparation is included
Newtown: your questions answered
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Generally, if it isn’t leaking. A crack that leaks right through generally means a new basin.
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Basins are frequently built into vanity units or tiled in, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. 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, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Newtown
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before you book
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our pricing.
Towns and villages near Newtown
Other services in Newtown
Where we work around Newtown
Newtown is about 4 miles south-east of Aberdare, in Rhondda Cynon Taff. Across the CF45 area, a technician comes to you. We cover 133 places in Rhondda Cynon Taff.
All of CF45 is within our area. Local streets include New Road, Bush Road and Darran Road. Newtown is on the A4059, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Newtown, we cover Caegarw (1 mile north), Mountain Ash (1 mile north-west), Miskin (1 mile west), Perthcelyn (1 mile south) and Penrhiwceiber (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Aberdare (4 miles north-west), Pontypridd (6 miles south), Tonypandy (5 miles south-west), Rhondda (5 miles south-west), Porth (5 miles south) and Church Village (8 miles south).
Local landmarks in Newtown
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Colliers Arms, Bethel and Pengeulan Primary School, among other places. The closest station to Newtown is Mountain Ash station, about 0.5 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Llancaiach Fawr Living History Museum (3.8 miles east) and Mountain Ash (0.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Pwll Waun Cynon and Twyn Brynbychan.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
