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Kitchen Sink Repair for Niddrie homes

Kitchen sink repair in and around Niddrie: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips in ceramic sinks
  • Chipped door and drawer edges
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Trusted kitchen sink repair in Niddrie

Kitchen sink repair in Niddrie without replacing anything

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 you don’t need replacement parts. We work on cabinet ends & plinths, composite sinks and vinyl-wrapped doors, and common reasons people get in touch are dents and scuffs on cabinets and chips in ceramic sinks.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. A sink mat protects against dropped pans, and wipe door edges dry.

Ceramic kitchen sink being repaired by a Surface Doctor technician
Location
Niddrie (EH16, EH15, EH22)
Area hub
Edinburgh
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What we do, step by step

We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We start by preparing the damage.
  2. Next we fill the chips and rebuild any edges.
  3. We shape the repair to match the original.
  4. The colour is matched to the sink or door finish.
  5. The repair is polished or sealed.

How to prepare

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Getting a price

If you’re in Niddrie and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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Related advice

When a repair isn’t the answer

In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

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

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

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

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

Questions from Niddrie

Is there a guarantee?

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

Can landlords book you?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Do you work in Niddrie?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Niddrie for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can you price it without visiting?

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

Can you repair cupboard doors?

Yes. Chips, dents and scuffs are repaired on gloss, matt and wood-effect doors.

What information do you need?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

Is there a call-out fee?

No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.

Landlord and trade work in Niddrie

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Niddrie as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.

Repair or replace: which is better?

A new sink or door can mean disturbing the worktop, cabinets and plumbing, or hunting for a door that is no longer made. Repairing it keeps your kitchen as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Why Niddrie clients choose us

  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • One visit for most repairs

Read our prices page.

How we price kitchen sink repair

Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The type of damage
  • What the surface is made of
  • How much damage there is

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your photos

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.

What we’re called out for in Niddrie

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

If you can see any of these, send us a photo:

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

Before booking anyone

  • How soon you can use it again
  • How your room will be protected
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

10 questions to ask before you book

Our work in Niddrie

Niddrie is about 4 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH16, a technician comes to you. We cover 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.

Our technicians cover all of the EH16, EH15 and EH22 postcode area. Streets in the area include Hay Avenue, Aspen Road and Friary Road, and we cover them all. With the A6095 and A6106 close by, Niddrie is simple for us to get to. We also travel to Niddrie Mains (1 mile north-west), Greendykes (1 mile west), The Wisp (1 mile south-west), Bingham (1 mile north-west) and Magdalene (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).

What’s near Niddrie

Around Niddrie, we work in homes near Portobello Library, Castlebrae Community High School and Edinburgh. The closest station to Niddrie is Brunstane station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (1.1 miles south-west) and Morita Museum of Fine Art (2.3 miles west). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.

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