Newport · Wales
Sink & basin repair in Underwood, Newport
Sink repair in Underwood without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Sink repair at your home in Underwood
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage to blend with the surrounding glaze. Typical jobs include an antique basin with chips and knocks from hair straighteners, on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Underwood (NP18)
- Area hub
- Newport
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Underwood
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. Repairing it keeps the basin you have. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour-matched on site
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our full price list.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Landlord and trade work in Underwood
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
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.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Underwood. The price comes down to:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A photo taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
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 to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Underwood and nearby
Underwood is about 5 miles east of Newport, in Newport. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Underwood is one of 69 places in Newport we cover. You can also see our page for Birmingham, about 74 miles away.
Jobs in NP18 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Beech Close, Woodland Road and Waltwood Road. Other places close to Underwood include Bishton (1 mile south), Magor (3 miles south-east), Knollbury (3 miles east), Whitewall Common (3 miles south-east) and Gwndy (3 miles east). Further out, we also cover Newport (5 miles west), Victoria (4 miles west), Stow Hill (5 miles west), Maindee (4 miles west), Gold Tops (5 miles west) and Summer Hill (4 miles west).
Around Underwood
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Llanmartin Primary School, Parish Church of St Martin and Iscoed Tafarn pub, among other places. The nearest railway station is Newport (South Wales) station, about 4.8 miles west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St Cadoc's Hospital (3.4 miles west) and Caerleon Roman Fortress and Baths (3 miles west). The countryside around Underwood includes Magor Marsh and Somerton.
What else we do in Underwood
What we can’t put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Leaks from the fittings
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Underwood
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use mild cleaners only
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.
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.
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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Common questions in Underwood
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, very frequently. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
