Highland · Scotland
Sink Repair in Ardersier
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Ardersier. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Crazing in the glaze
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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Sink repair in Ardersier without replacing anything
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. We work on antique & period basins, Belfast and butler sinks and enamelled basins, and common reasons people contact us are chips around the rim and cracks starting at the waste.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Ardersier (IV2)
- County
- Highland
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Plumbing leaks
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Ardersier
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
- Something in shot to show the size
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
What we’re called out for in Ardersier
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Common reasons people in Ardersier contact us include:
- An antique basin with chips
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Cracks starting at the waste
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- How your room will be protected
- If travel is included in the price
Should you replace it?
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Our sink repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally 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 Ardersier
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Everything repaired in place
See our prices page.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 frequently lifts.
Your questions about sink repair in Ardersier
Do you cover the entire of Highland?
All of Highland, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
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.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Covering Ardersier
Ardersier is about 6 miles west of Nairn, in Highland. We travel to homes and businesses in Ardersier, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Ardersier is one of 253 places in Highland we cover.
All of IV2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Station Road, High Street and Cameron Drive and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Croy (3 miles south), Rosemarkie (3 miles north-west), Fortrose (4 miles west), Avoch (5 miles west) and Cawdor (5 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Inverness (10 miles south-west), Nairn (6 miles east), Cradlehall (7 miles south-west), Merkinch (10 miles south-west), Dingwall (15 miles west) and Hilton (10 miles south-west). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Local landmarks in Ardersier
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ardersier. The nearest railway station is Inverness Airport station, roughly 2.3 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Highland Aviation Museum (2.1 miles south-west) and Chanonry of Ross (3.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Loch of the Clans and Fairy Glen.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
