East Lothian · Scotland

Kitchen Sink Repair for Tranent homes

Chip repairs to kitchen sinks, cupboard doors and cabinets for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Tranent. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chipped door and drawer edges
  • Damage from fitting or moving appliances
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

Trusted kitchen sink repair in Tranent

Kitchen sink repair in Tranent, 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 normally needs re-wrapping; we fix chips, dents and local damage. If you are dealing with chipped door and drawer edges and chips in ceramic sinks, we can help.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote. A sink mat protects against dropped pans, and wipe door edges dry.

Location
Tranent (EH33)
Region
East Lothian
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
White panel with a damaged edge, shown before and after repair

For landlords and businesses

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 regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.

DIY kit or professional repair?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

FAQs for Tranent

Do you do work for letting agents?

We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Is my repair covered?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Do you come to Tranent?

We do. Technicians travel to Tranent from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Do you hold any accreditations?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.

Will you leave a mess?

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

Do you need kitchen sink repair in Tranent?

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

Look out for these signs:

  • Cracks around the waste
  • Damage from fitting or moving appliances
  • Chips in ceramic sinks
  • Dents and scuffs on cabinets

Comparing quotes

  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • How your room will be protected
  • How long it needs to cure
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included

Our hiring checklist

Our work in Tranent

Tranent is about 10 miles east of Edinburgh, in East Lothian. Jobs in Tranent are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Tranent is one of 48 towns and villages in East Lothian we cover. We work right across the region, from Tranent to Edinburgh (10 miles away).

We work across the EH33 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Balfour's Square and Mcphail Square. Main roads around Tranent include the A199 and B6371, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include Seton (1 mile north), Elphinstone (1 mile south-west), New Winton (2 miles south-east), Prestonpans (2 miles north-west) and Macmerry (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Musselburgh (4 miles west), Haddington (6 miles east), North Berwick (12 miles north-east), Longniddry (3 miles north-east), Gullane (8 miles north-east) and East Linton (12 miles east). Tranent is one of the larger places we cover in East Lothian.

Near you in Tranent

Around Tranent, we work in homes near Ross High School, Keeper's Arms and Tranent and the streets around them. Tranent’s nearest station is Prestonpans station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Battle of Prestonpans Jacobite Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Seton Castle (1.8 miles north).

Map of Tranent © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Tranent

Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Tranent. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

Send pictures for a quote

You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Where you are, by postcode

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Repair or replace in Tranent?

Replacing a sink or door can mean disturbing the worktop, cabinets and plumbing, or hunting for a door that is no longer made. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Tranent

  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • Colour-matched on site

See our prices page.

When we’d advise against a repair

We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:

  • 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 will say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

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

How the visit works

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we will keep you posted as we go.

  1. First the damaged area is cleaned and prepared.
  2. Next we fill the chips and rebuild any edges.
  3. The repair is sanded to the original profile.
  4. We colour-match to the sink glaze or door finish.
  5. The repair is polished or sealed.

How to prepare

  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

Get a quote

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire sink or cupboard door, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.

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