Scottish Borders · Scotland

Kitchen sink & door repair in Cove, Scottish Borders

Damaged sink or cupboard door in Cove? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • 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 Cove

Kitchen sink repair in Cove, done in place

We repair the damage and match the original finish, so the kitchen stays as it is. If the vinyl wrap has lifted across a door, it normally needs re-wrapping; we repair chips and dents. Whether it’s cracks around the waste and chips in ceramic sinks, we can help, on ceramic Belfast & butler sinks, gloss and matt cupboard doors and composite sinks alike.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Cove as everywhere else we work. A sink mat protects against dropped pans, and wipe door edges dry.

Before and after: a chipped white edge filled and refinished
Location
Cove (TD13)
Area hub
Scottish Borders
Cover
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What affects the price in Cove

Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Cove. The price reflects:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • What the surface is made of
  • How much damage there is

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

How to get a fixed quote

Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:

  • Any details about the material
  • Details of any past repairs
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Where you are, by postcode

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

What we cannot put right

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • 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’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

Surfaces we repair

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

Repair or replace: which is better?

Replacing a sink or door can mean disturbing the worktop, cabinets and plumbing, or finding a matching door that’s been discontinued. A repair keeps your kitchen as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why book with us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Same prices wherever you are
  • Generally one visit, start to finish

See our prices page.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Cove

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in the Scottish Borders and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.

Your questions about kitchen sink repair in Cove

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Generally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

What happens if you find more damage?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Is repairing better than replacing?

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

What we do, step by step

Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. First the damaged area is cleaned and prepared.
  2. Next we fill the chips and rebuild any edges.
  3. We shape the repair to match the original.
  4. We colour-match to the sink glaze or door finish.
  5. The repair is polished or sealed.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

Get a quote

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

Send pictures for a quote

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About Cove

Cove is about 8 miles south-east of Dunbar, in the Scottish Borders. We travel to homes and businesses in Cove and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover all 89 towns and villages across the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Cove to Edinburgh (33 miles away).

We work across the TD13 postcode area and the streets around it. From Lady Hall Road and Toll View or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Cove: Cockburnspath (1 mile south-west), Innerwick (4 miles west), Grantshouse (4 miles south-east), Broxburn (7 miles north-west) and Spott (7 miles west). Further out, we also cover Eyemouth (11 miles south-east), Duns (11 miles south) and Chirnside (11 miles south-east).

Around Cove

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Cockburnspath Parish Church, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Dunglass Castle (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Cove includes Pease Dean.

Map of Cove © OpenStreetMap contributors

When to call us in Cove

Ceramic sinks chip when pans and crockery are dropped, and cupboard doors get knocked by chairs, bins and vacuum cleaners.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Chipped door and drawer edges
  • Damage from fitting or moving appliances
  • Dents and scuffs on cabinets
  • Chips in ceramic sinks

Before booking anyone

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • When it can be used again
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

How to compare quotes

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