Scottish Borders · Scotland

Kitchen Sink Repair in Cardrona

Kitchen sink repair in Cardrona without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chipped door and drawer edges
  • Cracks around the waste
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Kitchen sink repair in Cardrona

DIY repairs versus a professional job

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.

How we handle kitchen sink repair in Cardrona

Doors with a large area of lifted vinyl typically need re-wrapping or replacing; we repair chips and dents. We repair the damage and match the original finish, so the kitchen stays as it is. We regularly repair cabinet ends & plinths, composite sinks and vinyl-wrapped doors, and people most often call us about damage from fitting or moving appliances and chipped door and drawer edges.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. A sink mat protects against dropped pans, and wipe door edges dry.

Area
Cardrona (EH45, EH44)
County
Scottish Borders
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Technician working on a white ceramic kitchen sink

Common problems we fix in Cardrona

Ceramic sinks chip when pans and crockery are dropped, while doors take knocks from bins, chairs and hoovers.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Cracks around the waste
  • Dents and scuffs on cabinets
  • Damage from fitting or moving appliances
  • Chipped door and drawer edges

What your quote should include

  • Who turns up on the day
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How long it needs to cure
  • What protection goes down before work starts

10 questions to ask before booking

What we can’t put right

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:

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

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.

What we work on

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

How the visit works

Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.

  1. We start by preparing the damage.
  2. We fill chips and rebuild 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.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

How to get a price

Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole sink or cupboard door, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.

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Advice

Common questions in Cardrona

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Will there be a smell?

There may be a mild smell during the work.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

What does kitchen sink repair cost?

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

What do you need from me?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.

What affects the price in Cardrona

Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Cardrona. The price comes down to:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • What the surface is made of
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Access to the area

Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.

How to get a fixed price

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:

  • A wider photo showing the whole sink or cupboard door
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Any details about the material
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Repair or replace: which is better?

A new sink or door may mean disturbing the worktop and plumbing, or hunting for a door that’s no longer made. A repair leaves everything in place. Our kitchen sink repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Cardrona. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Why us?

  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • No extra charge for your area
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing

See our pricing.

Landlord and trade work in Cardrona

Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Cardrona and nearby

Cardrona is about 3 miles east of Peebles, in the Scottish Borders. Our repair technicians come to clients in Cardrona, so nothing has to leave your home. Our technicians cover all 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 21 miles away.

We cover every part of EH45 and EH44 and the streets around it. From Renwick Lane, The Green and Govan's Way or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Cardrona: Cardrona Village (1 mile south-east), Innerleithen (2 miles south-east), Peebles (3 miles west), Walkerburn (4 miles east) and Eddleston (6 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (12 miles east), Selkirk (12 miles south-east), Melrose (15 miles east), West Linton (12 miles north-west), Lauder (15 miles east) and Langlee (13 miles east).

Near you in Cardrona

We visit homes around William Cree Memorial Church and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Horsburgh Castle (1 mile west) and Hay Lodge Hospital (3.5 miles west). For a walk, there is Castle Hill.

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