Dundee · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Ardler, Dundee
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Ardler and across Dundee. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Sink repair in Ardler without replacing anything
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There’s no plumbing to disconnect. Typical jobs include chips from dropped toiletries and an original basin worth saving, across ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Ardler (DD3, DD2)
- County
- Dundee
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Ardler
Basins are frequently built into vanity units or tiled in, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ardler
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our prices page.
Places near Ardler
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The process
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- You can generally use the basin later that day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Advice
When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- Plumbing leaks
- A basin that moves on its brackets
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
Ardler questions
Are there extra charges for Ardler?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you come to Ardler?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Ardler. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Common problems we fix in Ardler
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A crazed, tired basin
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
Ardler and the surrounding area
Ardler is about 2 miles north-west of Dundee, in Dundee. Wherever you are in the DD3 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Ardler is one of 50 places in Dundee we cover. We work right across the region, from Ardler to Edinburgh (about 38 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DD3 and DD2. Streets in the area include Troon Road, Baird Avenue and Telford Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Ardler include the A90, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Ardler: St Marys (1 mile north), Dryburgh (1 mile south-west), Lochee (1 mile south), Camperdown (1 mile west) and Charleston (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Broughty Ferry (6 miles east), Monifieth (7 miles east), Barnhill (6 miles east), Pitkerro (3 miles east), Whitfield (3 miles east) and Douglas (4 miles east).
Landmarks near Ardler
Our customers here include homes close to Balgay Hill, Dundee and Scottish School of Contemporary Dance, among other places. Other local landmarks include Lawside Academy (0.5 miles east) and Cox Branch Library (1.2 miles south). For rail, the closest station is Invergowrie station, about 2.7 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Strathmartine Castle (1.9 miles north) and King's Cross Hospital (1.4 miles south-east). The countryside around Ardler includes Trottick Mill Ponds and Balgay Hill.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The type of damage
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- The material, if you know it
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ardler
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ardler use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Dundee and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
