Swansea · Wales
Sink & basin repair in Yr Olchfa, Swansea
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Yr Olchfa and across Swansea. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
About our sink repair in Yr Olchfa
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Whether it’s a chipped vanity basin and an original basin worth saving, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Yr Olchfa as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Yr Olchfa (SA2)
- Area hub
- Swansea
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Use gentle cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
For landlords and businesses
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.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Plumbing leaks
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Do you need sink repair in Yr Olchfa?
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips around the rim
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- An antique basin with chips
Before you book anyone
- How to look after the finish
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the price covers travel
Towns and villages near Yr Olchfa
What else we do in Yr Olchfa
Should you replace it?
Swapping a basin often brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Our sink repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why book with us
- Everything repaired in place
- We leave the room as we found it
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our pricing.
About Yr Olchfa
Yr Olchfa is about 2 miles west of Swansea, in Swansea. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover 153 places across Swansea, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the SA2 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Gower Road, Dylan Road and Olchfa Lane. Neighbouring places we cover include Hendrefoilan (1 mile north-east), Killay (1 mile west), Dunvant (1 mile west), Upper Killay (1 mile west) and Waunarlwydd (2 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Castle (3 miles east), Morriston (5 miles north-east), Gorseinon (4 miles north-west), Dyfaty (3 miles east), Greenhill (3 miles east) and Brynhyfryd (3 miles north-east).
Around Yr Olchfa
Around Yr Olchfa, we work in homes near Hendrefoilan Primary School, Toby Carvery Killay pub and Emmanuel Grammar School, among other places. Also close by are St Paul's Church (1 mile east) and Olchfa School (within half a mile south). Yr Olchfa’s nearest station is Gowerton station, roughly 2.3 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Egypt Centre - Swansea University (1.3 miles south-east) and Cefn Coed Hospital (0.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Bishop's Wood and Carnglas Hill.
Yr Olchfa: your questions answered
Do you cover Yr Olchfa?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Yr Olchfa for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Surface cracks can normally be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No, it stays where it is. We protect the area around it and work in place.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole basin and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- The basin can generally be used later that day or the following day.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Make sure the area is dry
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
Most customers in Yr Olchfa get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
