Shetland Islands · Scotland
Kitchen Sink Repair for Scatness homes
Chip repairs to kitchen sinks, cupboard doors and cabinets for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Scatness. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Dents and scuffs on cabinets
- Cracks around the waste

How we handle kitchen sink repair in Scatness
We repair the damage and match the original finish, so you don’t need replacement parts. Doors with a large area of lifted vinyl generally need re-wrapping or replacing; we fix chips, dents and local damage. We are frequently asked to fix chipped door and drawer edges and damage from fitting or moving appliances, on composite sinks, cabinet ends & plinths and vinyl-wrapped doors.
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 dry the door edges after spills.

- Where
- Scatness (ZE3)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What kitchen sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Scatness. The price reflects:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Scatness: your questions answered
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Are there extra charges for Scatness?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
What do you need from me?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, and that includes Scatness. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
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. The rest of the house is unaffected.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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 Scatness
- Cabinet ends & plinths
- Vinyl-wrapped doors
- Ceramic Belfast & butler sinks
- Gloss and matt cupboard doors
- Composite sinks
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. Repairing it keeps your kitchen as it is. Our kitchen sink repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Scatness
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing.
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
For anyone letting property in or around Scatness, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are 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 anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Nearby places to Scatness
Other services in Scatness
Covering Scatness
Scatness is in the Shetland Islands. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Scatness is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands where we work.
Our technicians cover all of the ZE3 postcode area. You’ll find streets such as Sanblister Place and Colonial Place. If you are just outside Scatness, we cover Toab (1 mile north), Exnaboe (1 mile north), Hestingott (1 mile north), Boddam (3 miles north) and South Scousburgh (4 miles north). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Landmarks near Scatness
Well-known places in the area include Shetland Crofthouse Museum (2.8 miles north). Not far away are Sumburgh Head RSPB reserve and Loch of Huesbreck.
When to call us in Scatness
Ceramic sinks chip when pans and crockery are dropped, and cupboard doors get knocked by chairs, bins and vacuum cleaners.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chipped door and drawer edges
- Dents and scuffs on cabinets
- Damage from fitting or moving appliances
- Cracks around the waste
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How long it needs to cure
- What preparation is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- We clean and prepare the damaged area.
- Chips are filled and edges rebuilt.
- We shape the repair to match the original.
- We colour-match to the sink glaze or door finish.
- Finally we polish or seal it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.

