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Kitchen Sink Repair for Torphin homes
Fixed-price kitchen sink repair in Torphin and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks around the waste
- Chips in ceramic sinks
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Kitchen sink repair in Torphin without replacing anything
Repairs are matched to the original finish, so you do not need replacement parts. If the vinyl wrap has lifted across a door, it normally needs re-wrapping; we fix chips, dents and local damage. Common call-outs are for cracks around the waste and chips in ceramic sinks, across vinyl-wrapped doors, ceramic Belfast & butler sinks and gloss and matt cupboard doors.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right. Use a sink mat or bowl for heavy pans, and dry the door edges after spills.
- Area
- Torphin (EH13, EH14)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Torphin
A new sink or door can mean disturbing the worktop, cabinets and plumbing, or finding a matching door that’s been discontinued. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Torphin
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One visit for most repairs
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our prices page.
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Common questions in Torphin
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
What does kitchen sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Torphin.
Can you repair a chipped Belfast sink?
Yes. We frequently repair chips on the rim, front and around the waste.
Are there extra charges for Torphin?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
How the visit works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which generally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We start by preparing the damage.
- Chips are filled and edges rebuilt.
- We sand the repair to the original profile.
- We colour-match to the sink glaze or door finish.
- The repair is polished or sealed.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Torphin, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
When to call us in Torphin
Ceramic sinks chip when pans and crockery are dropped, and cupboard doors get knocked by chairs, bins and vacuum cleaners.
People usually call us when they notice something like this:
- Damage from fitting or moving appliances
- Cracks around the waste
- Dents and scuffs on cabinets
- Chips in ceramic sinks
Questions to ask before booking
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the colour is matched
- How long it needs to cure
When a repair is not the answer
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
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we repair
- Vinyl-wrapped doors
- Composite sinks
- Cabinet ends & plinths
- Ceramic Belfast & butler sinks
- Gloss and matt cupboard doors
Torphin and the surrounding area
Torphin is about 4 miles south-west of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Torphin to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH13 and EH14. From Torduff Road, Torphin Road and Woodhall Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Bonaly (1 mile east), Swanston (2 miles east), Milton Bridge (4 miles south-east), Silverburn (5 miles south) and Penicuik (5 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Around Torphin
Around Torphin, we work in homes near Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh and Wester Hailes Education Centre, among other places. The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are War Poets Collection (1.8 miles north) and Craiglockhart Hydropathic (2 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Torphin Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
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.
How we price kitchen sink repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Details of any past repairs
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
