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Sink Repair in East Lothian

Wherever you are in East Lothian, we can help with sink repair. Fixed quotes from photos, and a one-year guarantee.

Book sink repair in East Lothian

Sink repair across East Lothian

Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or send us photos for a free, fixed quote.

Main towns

How sink repair works in East Lothian

Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Common call-outs are for chips on the rim or front edge and a crack near the taps, in Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins.

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a couple of hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.

First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
We degrease and key the damage.
Filler is built up and sanded flush.
We match the colour and the gloss.
We clear away and tell you when it can be used.

What you will pay

Prices start from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why book with us

We leave the room as we found it
Fixed prices from your photos
Work done at your home or business
Colour mixed on the day to match

Get a quote

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.

Near you in Musselburgh

In Musselburgh, that means homes near Musselburgh, Loretto School and The David Macbeth Moir pub. For rail, the closest station is Musselburgh station, about 0.8 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Carberry Tower (2.2 miles south-east) and Musselburgh Doll Museum (less than half a mile north-east). The countryside around Musselburgh includes The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.

Different materials, different repairs

Period and antique

Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.

Vitreous china

Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.

Honest limits

We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:

Through cracks that let water out
Leaks from the fittings
A loose basin, until it’s refixed

How the damage happens

Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, and cracks can start at the tap holes.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Chips around the rim
Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
An antique basin with chips

DIY repairs versus a professional job

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

How to look after the repair

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

Have new chips repaired quickly
Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened

Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.

A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.

Common questions in East Lothian

What information do you need?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.

Is my repair covered?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

Do you charge for travel?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

Can you keep the maker’s mark?

Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.

Can pets and children be at home?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

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