Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Balerno, Edinburgh
Sink repair across Balerno and nearby, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A crazed, tired basin
- An antique basin with chips
Sink repair in Balerno without replacing anything
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage to blend with the surrounding glaze. Typical jobs include knocks from hair straighteners and an original basin worth saving, in vanity unit basins, Belfast and butler sinks and antique & period basins.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Balerno (EH14)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Balerno: your questions answered
Do you work in Balerno?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Balerno. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How do I book?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your EH14 postcode.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Use gentle cleaners
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Do not overtighten taps
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
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What affects the price in Balerno
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How hard the colour is to match
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new basin often means a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Our sink repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Balerno
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- A fixed quote before booking
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Take a look at our full price list.
Covering Balerno
Balerno is about 6 miles north-west of Penicuik, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Balerno or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We cover 175 places across Edinburgh. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 6 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH14. We regularly work on streets such as Bridge Road, Main Street and Bavelaw Road. Other places close to Balerno include Curriehill (1 mile north-east), Glenbrook (1 mile west), Currie (1 mile north-east), Warriston (1 mile north) and Riccarton (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (6 miles north-east), Leith (9 miles north-east), Bonnington (9 miles north-east), Greenside (8 miles north-east), Broughton (8 miles north-east) and Bellevue (8 miles north-east).
What’s near Balerno
Our clients here include homes close to Balerno Community High School, Malleny Park and Public House and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Curriehill station, about 1.3 miles north-east. A little further out are Linburn Centre (2.9 miles west) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (3.8 miles north). Not far away are Warklaw Hill.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Balerno, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Signs you need sink repair in Balerno
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
