Rhondda Cynon Taff · Wales
Sink & basin repair in Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Problem with your basin in Porth? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Knocks from hair straighteners
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Plumbing leaks
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
How we handle sink repair in Porth
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. Repairs are polished to the same shine. Common call-outs are for cracks starting at the waste and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools, in Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and antique & period basins.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Where
- Porth (CF39, CF37, CF40)
- County
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Porth
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Getting a price from pictures
You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
We price from photos so you do not 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 you’ll get a fixed figure back.
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Use gentle cleaners
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Repair chips before they stain
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Common questions in Porth
What does sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no obligation to book.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Send us photos and we’ll tell you.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What else we do in Porth
Covering Porth
Porth is about 3 miles west of Pontypridd, in Rhondda Cynon Taff. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover 133 places in Rhondda Cynon Taff.
We work across CF39, CF37 and CF40 and the streets around it. From High Street, Station Street and Cross Street or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. With the A4058 and A4233 close by, Porth is easy for our technicians to reach. Close by, we cover Mount Pleasant (1 mile north-west), Ynyshir (1 mile north), Trebanog (1 mile south-west), Dinas Rhondda (1 mile north-west) and Edmondstown (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Aberdare (7 miles north), Pontypridd (3 miles east), Mountain Ash (5 miles north), Rhondda (4 miles north-west), Church Village (5 miles south-east) and Mountain Ash East (5 miles north). Porth is among the bigger towns we cover in Rhondda Cynon Taff.
Around Porth
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda, The Black Rock pub and Ynyshir Primary School, among other places. Other local landmarks include Church of St Paul (within half a mile north) and Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda (0.6 miles south-west). Porth has its own railway station: Porth station. Further afield, we also cover the area around University of South Wales Art Collection Museum (3.9 miles south-east) and Llwynypia Hospital (2.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Porth include Mynydd y Glyn and Ferndale Lake.
- Local facilities include Rhondda (2.9 miles north-west)
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
If you manage property in Porth, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It usually takes a morning or an afternoon, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
Should you replace it?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair keeps the basin you have. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Porth
- One visit for most repairs
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our prices page.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
