Swansea · Wales
Sink & basin repair in The Common, Swansea
Fixed-price sink repair in The Common and the surrounding area, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A crack near the taps
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a couple of hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Sink repair in The Common without replacing anything
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. If you are dealing with a chipped basin edge and a crack near the taps, we can help.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee in The Common and across Swansea.
- Location
- The Common (SA3)
- Area hub
- Swansea
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in The Common
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: bottles, hair straighteners and razors chip the rim and front edge. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Look out for any of the following:
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Crazing in the glaze
- A chipped vanity basin
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How soon you can use it again
- If travel is included in the price
Repairs by material
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.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
The Common and the surrounding area
The Common is about 5 miles south of Llanelli, in Swansea. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. The Common is one of 153 towns and villages in Swansea where we work.
We cover every part of SA3. Nearby, we also work in Llanrhidian (1 mile south-west), Wernffrwd (1 mile north-east), Llanmorlais (2 miles north-east), Crofty (2 miles north-east) and Llanrhidian Higher (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Swansea (9 miles east), Castle (9 miles east), Morriston (11 miles east), Mount Pleasant (9 miles east), Gorseinon (6 miles north-east) and Dyfaty (9 miles east).
Landmarks near The Common
Around The Common, we work in homes near Welcome to Town pub, Parish Church Of St Rhidian And St Illtyd and Llanrhidian Primary School and the streets around them. The closest station to The Common is Llanelli station, roughly 4.2 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Fairwood Hospital (4.8 miles east) and Gower Farm Museum & Tourist Centre (3.6 miles south-west). Not far away are Broad Pool and Cwm Ivy Woods.
The Common questions
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
What happens next?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Do you come to The Common?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to The Common. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Swansea.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What a repair can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Plumbing leaks
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Repair chips before they stain
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it does not get chipped again.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Also near The Common
Other services in The Common
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What the surface is made of
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
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’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Our sink repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for The Common. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- A fixed quote before booking
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
