Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Balfour, Orkney Islands
Sink repair in Balfour without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Common questions in Balfour
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
In many cases. Send us photos and we will tell you.
Do you cover Balfour?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Balfour for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Sink repair in Balfour, done in place
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. If you’re dealing with a crack near the taps and chips around the rim, we can generally put it right.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.
- Location
- Balfour (KW17)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair can’t fix
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance. Once we are there, the work takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can generally use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Related advice
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Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Repair chips before they stain
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Should you replace it?
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour-matched on site
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our pricing.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many areas need work
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send pictures for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- The material, if you know it
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Where we work around Balfour
Balfour is about 4 miles north-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Balfour to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Balfour is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: KW17. We also cover the places around Balfour: Kirkwall (4 miles south-west), Gorseness (5 miles north-west), Blackhill (5 miles south-west), Tankerness (6 miles south-east) and Isbister (6 miles west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
What’s near Balfour
Other landmarks nearby include Langskaill House (4.2 miles north-west) and Balfour Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Not far away are Loch of Westhill and Ward of Gairsay.
When to call us in Balfour
Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Look out for any of the following:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Crazing in the glaze
Before booking anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the colour is matched
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
