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Sink Repair for Rumney homes
Sink repair across Rumney and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips from dropped toiletries
What we can’t put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Leaks from the fittings
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Sink repair at your home in Rumney
From hairline cracks by the taps to chips on the rim, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. If you are dealing with damage to a basin in a vanity unit and fine cracks across the glaze, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Rumney (CF3, CF23)
- County
- Cardiff
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Questions from Rumney
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Will the price change on the day?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Cardiff.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a basin often brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Our sink repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rumney
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our prices page.
Towns and villages near Rumney
Also in Rumney
Common problems we fix in Rumney
Fine crazing in the glaze is usually down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
Clients normally contact us about:
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- An antique basin with chips
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Before booking anyone
- How your room will be protected
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How changes to the job are handled
- What preparation is included
Covering Rumney
Rumney is about 2 miles east of Cardiff, in Cardiff. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our repair technicians cover 91 places across Cardiff.
Every address in CF3 and CF23 is within our area. From New Road, Rhyl Road and Church Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Pwll-mawr (1 mile south-east), Llanedeyrn (1 mile west), Trowbridge (1 mile east), Llanrumney (1 mile north) and Pentwyn (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Ely (5 miles west), Castle (3 miles south-west), Newtown (3 miles south-west), Caerau (5 miles south-west), Riverside (3 miles south-west) and Grangetown (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Rumney
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ysgol Bro Eirwg, The Carpenters Arms and Waterloo Gardens. Also close by are St Teilo's C.I.W. High School (0.6 miles north-west) and St Augustine's Church (less than half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Heath High Level station, roughly 2.2 miles west. Nearby you’ll also find Cardiff Royal Infirmary (2.1 miles south-west) and Capitol Centre (2.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood and Craig Llysfaen.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a couple of hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Generally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can price the job.
Related advice
What affects the price in Rumney
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
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.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Rumney
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
