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Kitchen Sink Repair in Swanston

Kitchen sink repair in and around Swanston: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chipped door and drawer edges
  • Dents and scuffs on cabinets
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Need kitchen sink repair in Swanston?

Kitchen sink repair in Swanston, done in place

Repairs are matched to the original finish, so you don’t need replacement parts. If the vinyl wrap has lifted across a door, it generally needs re-wrapping; we repair chips and dents. If you’re dealing with cracks around the waste and damage from fitting or moving appliances, we can normally put it right, on vinyl-wrapped doors, composite sinks and cabinet ends & plinths alike.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Swanston as everywhere else we work. Use a sink mat or bowl for heavy pans, and wipe door edges dry.

Technician working on a white ceramic kitchen sink
Location
Swanston (EH10)
Area hub
Edinburgh
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What we do, step by step

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We start by preparing the damage.
  2. Chips are filled and edges rebuilt.
  3. We sand the repair to the original profile.
  4. The colour is matched to the sink or door finish.
  5. Finally we polish or seal it.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Getting a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire sink or cupboard door, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

When a repair isn’t the answer

To be straight with you, 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

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

Swanston and nearby

Swanston is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Clients in Swanston get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Swanston is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.

We cover every part of the EH10 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Swanston: Bonaly (2 miles west), Torphin (2 miles west), Milton Bridge (3 miles south), Penicuik (4 miles south) and Silverburn (5 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (6 miles north), Greenside (5 miles north), Broughton (5 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).

Around Swanston

We visit homes around Fairmilehead Church and Firrhill High School. Swanston’s nearest station is Slateford station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Merchiston Tower (2.8 miles north) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (0.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Caerketton Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.

Map of Swanston © OpenStreetMap contributors

What kitchen sink repair costs

Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Swanston. The price comes down to:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How many areas need work
  • What the surface is made of
  • The colour and finish to match

Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Swanston. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Send photos for a quote

Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • The material, if you know it

Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Swanston, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Should you replace it?

A new sink or door may mean disturbing the worktop and plumbing, or hunting for a door that is no longer made. A repair keeps your kitchen as it is. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

What you get with us

  • Everything repaired in place
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • One visit for most repairs

See our pricing.

Should I try a DIY kit first?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

Questions from Swanston

Which areas do you work in?

We cover the entire UK, including Swanston and the rest of Edinburgh. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.

How do I book?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.

How soon can you come?

We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.

Is there a call-out fee?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Can pets and children be at home?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.

When to call us in Swanston

Dropped pans chip ceramic sinks, while doors take knocks from bins, chairs and hoovers.

The things clients generally mention when they call are:

  • Chipped door and drawer edges
  • Dents and scuffs on cabinets
  • Chips in ceramic sinks
  • Cracks around the waste

Comparing quotes

  • What prep work is covered
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • How to look after the finish

Choosing a repair company

Landlords, agents and businesses in Swanston

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

Letting agents often 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.

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