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Sink Repair for Y Gurnos homes
Our technicians come to Y Gurnos for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Knocks from hair straighteners
How it works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a few hours. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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About our sink repair in Y Gurnos
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. We regularly repair vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins, and people most often call us about cracks starting at the waste and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Y Gurnos (SA9)
- Region
- Powys
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Do not overtighten taps
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Landlord and trade work in Y Gurnos
Letting agents frequently 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.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Common questions in Y Gurnos
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Do you come to Y Gurnos?
We do. We send a technician to Y Gurnos for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Towns and villages near Y Gurnos
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Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Our sink repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Y Gurnos
- Same prices wherever you are
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our prices page.
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Widespread crazing
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Plumbing leaks
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Y Gurnos
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
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.
Do you need sink repair in Y Gurnos?
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, so chips are common. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A crazed, tired basin
- A chipped vanity basin
- An original basin worth saving
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- Who turns up on the day
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What prep work is covered
About Y Gurnos
Y Gurnos (Welsh: Gurnos) is about 8 miles north of Neath, in Powys. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover all 234 towns and villages across Powys.
Every address in SA9 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Heol Mai, School Road and Cwrt y Gloch. Neighbouring places we cover include Glan-rhyd (1 mile east), Gorof (1 mile north-east), Cwm-twrch Isaf (1 mile north-west), Ystalyfera (1 mile south-west) and Ystradgynlais (1 mile north-east).
Around Y Gurnos
Our clients here include homes close to St David's Church, Aubrey Arms and Ysgol Gyfun Ystalyfera-Bro Dur. Nearby too are Ysgol Maes-Y-Dderwen (within half a mile south-east) and Ysgol Bro Tawe (0.5 miles south). Nearby you’ll also find Cae'r Castell (0.8 miles east) and Ystradgynlais Community Hospital (0.6 miles south-east). Not far away are Mynydd y Farteg and Ffrydiau Twrch.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
