Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sink Repair in Aith
Sink repair in Aith without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A crack near the taps
Sink repair at your home in Aith
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. If you are dealing with knocks from hair straighteners and an antique basin with chips, we can help.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Aith and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Aith (ZE2)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Our sink repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Aith
- Everything repaired in place
- One price list for the entire UK
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Read our prices page.
Where we work around Aith
Aith is in the Shetland Islands. Jobs in Aith are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across ZE2 and the streets around it. From Marthastoon and Wirligert or a nearby road, we can come to you. Aith is on the B9071, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Aith: Kalliness (4 miles south-east), Voe (6 miles north-east), Easter Skeld (7 miles south), Dury (7 miles east) and Vassa (8 miles east). Larger places within reach include Lerwick (12 miles south-east), Sound (12 miles south-east), Scalloway (11 miles south) and Brae (8 miles north). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Around Aith
Our customers here include homes close to Aith Church. Open spaces near Aith include Loch of North-House and Russaness Hill.
What a repair cannot fix
We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Through cracks that let water out
- Leaks from the fittings
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
For anyone letting property in or around Aith, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Questions from Aith
What does sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. The repair is done in place, with the taps left connected.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Aith. The price reflects:
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Aith. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. Try to include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the entire basin
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
For a price in Aith, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow a couple of hours for most chips. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
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, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
What else we do in Aith
Common problems we fix in Aith
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Crazing in the glaze
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A crack near the taps
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
What your quote should include
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
