Edinburgh · Scotland
Kitchen sink & door repair in Joppa, Edinburgh
Fixed-price kitchen sink repair in Joppa and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks around the waste
- Chips in ceramic sinks
Kitchen sink repair at your home in Joppa
Doors with a large area of lifted vinyl generally need re-wrapping or replacing; we fix chips, dents and local damage. We repair the damage and match the original finish, so you do not need replacement parts. Typical jobs include chipped door and drawer edges and damage from fitting or moving appliances, across ceramic Belfast & butler sinks, vinyl-wrapped doors and composite sinks.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. Use a sink mat or bowl for heavy pans, and wipe door edges dry.
- Where
- Joppa (EH15)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Joppa
Replacing a sink or door may mean disturbing the worktop and plumbing, or hunting for a door that is no longer made. Repairing it keeps your kitchen as it is. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Joppa
- No need to remove anything
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our prices page.
Common questions in Joppa
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Do you come to Joppa?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Joppa. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Joppa
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
If you manage property in Joppa, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- A wider photo showing the whole sink or cupboard door
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EH15 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Joppa and the surrounding area
Joppa is about 1 mile east of South Portobello, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Our repair technicians cover all of the EH15 postcode area. Whether you live on Joppa Road, Brunstane Road and Milton Road East or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Eastfield (1 mile east), Newcraighall (1 mile south), Musselburgh (2 miles east), Shawfair (2 miles south) and Inveresk (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles west), Broughton (4 miles west) and Bellevue (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Joppa
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Philip's Parish Church, Portobello Library and 47 Figgate Lane pub, among other places. Nearby too are Portobello High School (1.1 miles west) and Abercorn Park (0.5 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Brunstane station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (2.4 miles south-west). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Signs you need kitchen sink repair in Joppa
Dropped pans chip ceramic sinks, while doors take knocks from bins, chairs and hoovers.
People typically call us when they notice something like this:
- Chips in ceramic sinks
- Chipped door and drawer edges
- Damage from fitting or moving appliances
- Dents and scuffs on cabinets
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- What aftercare is recommended
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who will actually do the work
Nearby places to Joppa
What else we do in Joppa
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Doors where the vinyl wrap has lifted across a large area
- Doors swollen by water
- Sinks cracked through the base
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Joppa
- Cabinet ends & plinths
- Ceramic Belfast & butler sinks
- Gloss and matt cupboard doors
- Composite sinks
- Vinyl-wrapped doors
What we do, step by step
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill chips and rebuild edges.
- The repair is sanded to the original profile.
- The colour is matched to the sink or door finish.
- The repair is polished or sealed.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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