Rhondda Cynon Taff · Wales
Sink Repair in Upper Boat
Damaged basin in Upper Boat? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Access to the area
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
How we handle sink repair in Upper Boat
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. Our repair technicians work on enamelled basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins, and common reasons people contact us are cracks around the tap holes or waste and a chipped basin edge.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Upper Boat (CF37, CF38, CF15)
- County
- Rhondda Cynon Taff
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
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 to keep costs down.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Nearby places to Upper Boat
Also in Upper Boat
What we can’t put right
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaks from the fittings
- Widespread crazing
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Repair or replace in Upper Boat?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. Our sink repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Upper Boat
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our full price list.
About Upper Boat
Upper Boat is about 2 miles south-east of Pontypridd, in Rhondda Cynon Taff. From the centre of Upper Boat to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Upper Boat is one of 133 towns and villages in Rhondda Cynon Taff where we work.
All of CF37, CF38 and CF15 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Tonteg Road, Severn Road and Bridge Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Eglwysilan (1 mile north), Nantgarw (1 mile south-east), Groes-wen (1 mile east), Abertridwr (2 miles north-east) and Glan-llyn (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Aberdare (12 miles north-west), Mountain Ash (8 miles north-west), Tonypandy (7 miles north-west), Rhondda (9 miles north-west), Porth (6 miles north-west) and Mountain Ash East (8 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Upper Boat
Our clients here include homes close to Ysgol Gyfun Garth Olwg, Upper Boat Inn and Hawthorn Primary School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Upper Boat itself: Trefforest Estate station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Crege Castle (3 miles south-west) and University of South Wales Art Collection Museum (1.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Glamorgan Canal / Long Wood and Mynydd Meio.
Upper Boat questions
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What do you need from me?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Use mild cleaners only
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
What we do, step by step
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
A DIY attempt is not 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 photos.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
