Shetland Islands · Scotland

Kitchen Sink Repair for Aith homes

Chip repairs to kitchen sinks, cupboard doors and cabinets for homes and businesses in Aith and across the Shetland Islands. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage from fitting or moving appliances
  • Chipped door and drawer edges
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Kitchen sink repair in Aith

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a sink or door may mean disturbing the worktop and plumbing, or finding a matching door that is been discontinued. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Our kitchen sink repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

What you get with us

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Colour-matched on site
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish
  • Most jobs done in one visit

Read our pricing.

Kitchen sink repair in Aith, done in place

Repairs are matched to the original finish, so the kitchen stays as it is. Doors with a large area of lifted vinyl generally need re-wrapping or replacing; we fix chips, dents and local damage. We work on cabinet ends & plinths, composite sinks and ceramic Belfast & butler sinks, and common reasons people contact us are cracks around the waste and dents and scuffs on cabinets.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Aith as everywhere else we work. Use a sink mat or bowl for heavy pans, and wipe door edges dry.

Area
Aith (ZE2)
Region
Shetland Islands
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Technician working on a white ceramic kitchen sink

Aith: your questions answered

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.

Can landlords book you?

Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Aith.

When can you do it?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.

Can you repair a chipped Belfast sink?

Yes. Chips to the rim, apron and around the waste are common repairs.

Is it messy?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.

What affects the price in Aith

Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • How many areas need work
  • What kind of damage it is

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your photos

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:

  • Any details about the material
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

When to call us in Aith

Dropped pans chip ceramic sinks, while doors take knocks from bins, chairs and hoovers.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Damage from fitting or moving appliances
  • Chipped door and drawer edges
  • Chips in ceramic sinks
  • Cracks around the waste

Comparing quotes

  • How your room will be protected
  • How to look after the finish
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Whether they match the colour on site

How to compare quotes

The process

When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We clean and prepare the damaged area.
  2. Next we fill the chips and rebuild any edges.
  3. We sand the repair to the original profile.
  4. The colour is matched to the sink or door finish.
  5. We polish or seal the repair.

How to prepare

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Open a window if you can
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Getting a price

Most customers in Aith get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Can I fix it myself?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

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 typically the cheaper route.

When a repair isn’t the answer

In fairness, some problems need a different fix:

  • Doors where the vinyl wrap has lifted across a large area
  • Doors swollen by water
  • Sinks cracked through the base

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Surfaces we repair

  • Gloss and matt cupboard doors
  • Cabinet ends & plinths
  • Vinyl-wrapped doors
  • Ceramic Belfast & butler sinks
  • Composite sinks

Landlord and trade work in Aith

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

About Aith

Aith is in the Shetland Islands. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Aith is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands where we work.

Every address in ZE2 is covered. Local streets include Marthastoon and Wirligert. With the B9071 close by, Aith is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Kalliness (4 miles south-east), Voe (6 miles north-east), Easter Skeld (7 miles south), Dury (7 miles east) and Vassa (8 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lerwick (12 miles south-east), Sound (12 miles south-east), Scalloway (11 miles south) and Brae (8 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.

What’s near Aith

In Aith, that means homes near Aith Church and the streets around them. The countryside around Aith includes Loch of North-House and Russaness Hill.

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