Vale of Glamorgan · Wales
Sink & basin repair in The Herberts, Vale of Glamorgan
Problem with your basin in The Herberts? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A crazed, tired basin
Repair or replace in The Herberts?
A new basin frequently means a plumber, new taps or wastes and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- Work done at your home or business
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our full price list.
Sink repair in The Herberts, done in place
We match the glaze as well as the colour, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. Repairs are polished to the same shine. We regularly repair Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and vanity unit basins, and people most frequently call us about fine cracks across the glaze and a chipped basin edge.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- The Herberts (CF71)
- Region
- Vale of Glamorgan
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Plumbing leaks
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A basin that moves on its brackets
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Can I fix it myself?
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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
What we are called out for in The Herberts
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
People typically call us when they notice something like this:
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips on a built-in basin
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- What kind of damage it is
- How much damage there is
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
About The Herberts
The Herberts is about 6 miles south-east of Pencoed, in the Vale of Glamorgan. From the centre of The Herberts to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. The Herberts is one of 67 places in the Vale of Glamorgan where we work.
Our visits in CF71 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Other places close to The Herberts include Llandough (1 mile north), Llandoche (1 mile north), Llan-fair (1 mile south-east), Llanblethian (1 mile north-west) and East Village (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Barry (8 miles east), Penarth (11 miles east), Gibbonsdown (8 miles east), Cadoxton (8 miles east), Dinas Powys (10 miles east) and Llantwit Major (3 miles south-west).
Around The Herberts
Around The Herberts, we work in homes near St Dochdwy's Church, Llanfair C.P. School and Cowbridge Comprehensive School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Llantwit Major station, about 2.7 miles south-west. Nearby you will also find Llandough Castle (under half a mile north) and Cowbridge and District Museum (1.3 miles north). Open spaces near The Herberts include Bryn Owen and Walls Pool.
The process
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a couple of hours for most chips. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Landlord and trade work in The Herberts
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Use gentle cleaners
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.
FAQs for The Herberts
Do you cover The Herberts?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to The Herberts and the rest of the Vale of Glamorgan. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across the Vale of Glamorgan.
How much does sink repair cost in The Herberts?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
Will you remove the sink?
No, it stays where it is. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
Do you cover the entire of the Vale of Glamorgan?
Across the UK, and that includes The Herberts. Our prices are the same everywhere.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Surface cracks can usually be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
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