Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink Repair for Ancrum homes
Sink repair across Ancrum and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- Chips from dropped toiletries
How we handle sink repair in Ancrum
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. If you’re dealing with a crazed, tired basin and damage to a basin in a vanity unit, we can help, on enamelled basins, vanity unit basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Ancrum (TD8)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Ancrum
Ancrum is about 10 miles north-east of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. From the centre of Ancrum to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 89 places in the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 38 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the TD8 postcode area and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as North Myrescroft, Myrescroft Road and West Myrescroft, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Ancrum, we cover Jedburgh (3 miles south-east), Nisbet (3 miles east), Belses (4 miles west), Maxton (4 miles north) and Greycrook (4 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (11 miles north-west), Hawick (10 miles south-west), Kelso (9 miles north-east), Selkirk (10 miles west), Wilton (10 miles south-west) and Melrose (8 miles north-west).
Near you in Ancrum
In Ancrum, that means homes near Ancrum Old Parish Church, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Queen Mary's House (2.8 miles south-east) and Timpendean Tower (1.2 miles south). Open spaces near Ancrum include Wooden Loch and Peniel Heugh.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
What affects the price in Ancrum
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the whole basin
- Details of any past repairs
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Widespread crazing
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents frequently 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 Ancrum, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
How the visit works
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Also in Ancrum
Repair or replace: which is better?
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Our sink repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ancrum
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- One visit for most repairs
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our prices page.
FAQs for Ancrum
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Ancrum.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
