Scottish Borders · Scotland
Kitchen Sink Repair in Nisbet
Damaged sink or cupboard door in Nisbet? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chipped door and drawer edges
- Cracks around the waste
Where we work around Nisbet
Nisbet is about 13 miles north-east of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. We travel to homes and businesses in Nisbet, so nothing has to leave your home. Nisbet is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. Our jobs stretch from Nisbet to Edinburgh (about 39 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of TD8 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Ancrum (3 miles west), Jedburgh (3 miles south), Roxburgh (4 miles north-east), Heiton (4 miles north-east) and Maxton (5 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (13 miles north-west), Hawick (13 miles south-west), Kelso (6 miles north-east), Selkirk (13 miles west), Wilton (13 miles south-west) and Melrose (10 miles north-west).
Around Nisbet
In Nisbet, that means homes near Crailing Parish Church. A little further out are Queen Mary's House (3.4 miles south-west) and Timpendean Tower (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Peniel Heugh and Wooden Loch.
Kitchen sink repair in Nisbet, done in place
Repairs are matched to the original finish, so you do not need replacement parts. Doors with a large area of lifted vinyl typically need re-wrapping or replacing; we repair chips and dents. We are frequently asked to fix chips in ceramic sinks and chipped door and drawer edges, on cabinet ends & plinths, ceramic Belfast & butler sinks and gloss and matt cupboard doors.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard. Use a sink mat or bowl for heavy pans, and wipe door edges dry.
- Location
- Nisbet (TD8)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Nisbet
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
When we would advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can 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 photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Gloss and matt cupboard doors
- Ceramic Belfast & butler sinks
- Composite sinks
- Cabinet ends & plinths
- Vinyl-wrapped doors
Also in Nisbet
What we’re called out for in Nisbet
Ceramic sinks chip when pans and crockery are dropped, and cupboard doors get knocked by chairs, bins and vacuum cleaners.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips in ceramic sinks
- Cracks around the waste
- Chipped door and drawer edges
- Damage from fitting or moving appliances
Before booking anyone
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How the room is protected while they work
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours.
- First the damaged area is cleaned and prepared.
- Chips are filled and edges rebuilt.
- We shape the repair to match the original.
- We match the colour to the glaze or door.
- Finally we polish or seal it.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Nisbet, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new sink or door may mean disturbing the worktop and plumbing, or finding a matching door that’s been discontinued. A repair keeps your kitchen as it is. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Nisbet
- A fixed quote before booking
- Everything repaired in place
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our pricing.
FAQs for Nisbet
Can a chipped butler sink be fixed?
Yes. We often repair chips on the rim, front and around the waste.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed quote. There’s no obligation to book.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Nisbet. The price comes down to:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. Try to include:
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A picture taken from further back
Most customers in Nisbet get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 will not last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
