Scotland
Sink Repair in Edinburgh
We travel to 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh for sink repair, with everything done in place and a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in Edinburgh
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and send us photos for a free, fixed quote.
Larger towns
More services in Edinburgh
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- uPVC window & door repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Coloured suite to white
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Worktop repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Tile repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Wood & laminate floor repair
Postcode areas we cover
How sink repair works in Edinburgh
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. The chip is filled, shaped and polished so it blends into the glaze. Common call-outs are for damage to a basin in a vanity unit and crazing in the glaze, in vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a few hours. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Prices in Edinburgh
Prices start from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Most jobs done in one visit
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Local landmarks in Edinburgh
We visit homes around Bruntsfield Links, St Cuthbert's Church and Edinburgh. You’ll also find Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (less than half a mile east), Tollcross Primary School (within half a mile south), Bennets Bar (under half a mile south-east) and Boroughmuir High School (less than half a mile south). Edinburgh’s nearest station is Haymarket station, about 0.5 miles west of the centre. A little further out are Museum of Fire (within half a mile north-east) and Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion (within half a mile east). The countryside around Edinburgh includes Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.
- Other local spots include Signet Library (0.7 miles north-east)
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
How to care for the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Should you replace it?
Swapping a basin often 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.
Comparing quotes
- How to care for the finish
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
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.
Your questions about sink repair in Edinburgh
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Do you cover the whole of Edinburgh?
Across the UK, and that includes Edinburgh. Prices don’t change with location.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Every town and village in Edinburgh
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- Baberton
- Balerno
- Balgreen
- Barnton
- Beechmount
- Bellevue
- Bingham
- Blackford
- Blackhall
- Bonaly
- Bonnington
- Boswall
- Braepark
- Bridge End
- Broomhouse
- Broughton
- Brunstane
- Bruntsfield
- Buccleuch
- Buckstone
- Bughtlin
- Burdiehouse
- Burgh Muir
- Burghmuirhead
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- Caiystane
- Cameron Toll
- Cammo
- Canongate
- Canonmills
- Carrick Knowe
- Chesser
- Church Hill
- Clermiston
- Clovenstone
- Colinton
- Colinton Mains
- Comely Bank
- Comiston
- Corstorphine
- Craigcrook
- Craigentinny
- Craigleith
- Craigmillar
- Craigour
- Cramond
- Crewe Toll
- Currie
- Curriehill
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- Gayfield
- Gilmerton
- Glenbrook
- Gogar
- Goldenacre
- Gorgie
- Gracemount
- Granton
- Greenbank
- Greendykes
- Greenhill
- Greenside
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- Magdalene
- Marchmont
- Maybury
- Mayfield
- Meadowbank
- Merchiston
- Moredun
- Morningside
- Mortonhall
- Mountcastle
- Muirhouse
- Murrayfield
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- Saughton
- Saughtonhall
- Sciennes
- Seafield
- Shandon
- Sighthill
- Silverknowes
- Silvermills
- Slateford
- South Gyle
- South Portobello
- Southhouse
- St Leonard's
- Stenhouse
- Stockbridge
- Swanston
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
