Highland · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Applecross, Highland
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Applecross. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- A crazed, tired basin
About Applecross
Applecross is in Highland. Whether you’re in the middle of Applecross or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Applecross is one of 253 places in Highland where we work.
Our technicians cover all of the IV54 postcode area. Whether you live on Shore Street and Craite Barn or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Miltown (1 mile south), Plockton (9 miles south-east), Shieldaig (9 miles north-east), Drumbuie (9 miles south-east) and Erbusaig (10 miles south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Portree (14 miles west), Kyle of Lochalsh (11 miles south) and An t-Àth Leathann (14 miles south). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Landmarks near Applecross
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Old Parish Church, among other places. Nearby you will also find Applecross Heritage Centre (0.9 miles north).
How we handle sink repair in Applecross
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, it can be resurfaced in place, giving it an even new finish. Whether it’s a crazed, tired basin and chips on a built-in basin, we can help, on antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and Belfast and butler sinks alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Applecross (IV54)
- Area hub
- Highland
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Plan for a couple of hours for most chips from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Applecross
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Applecross as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin and stain. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Questions from Applecross
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Do you work in Applecross?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Applecross and the rest of Highland. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
How much does sink repair cost in Applecross?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Also in Applecross
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
When to call us in Applecross
Fine crazing in the glaze is typically down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A crack near the taps
- Chips around the rim
- A period basin that needs restoring
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- Who turns up on the day
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Applecross
- We leave the room as we found it
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
