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Sink Repair in Balgreen
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Balgreen, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips around the rim
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Sink repair in Balgreen, done in place
We match the glaze as well as the colour. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. Typical jobs include chips on the rim or front edge and a chipped vanity basin, in Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and vanity unit basins.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Balgreen (EH12, EH11, EH4)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why Balgreen clients choose us
- One visit for most repairs
- We leave the room as we found it
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our pricing.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Generally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
Most customers in Balgreen get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Common problems we fix in Balgreen
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A crack near the taps
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- A chipped vanity basin
- Crazing in the glaze
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find more damage
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How the colour is matched
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Balgreen. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A photo taken from further back
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Leaks from the fittings
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Our work in Balgreen
Balgreen is about 2 miles west of West End, in Edinburgh. Clients in Balgreen get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Balgreen is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
All of EH12, EH11 and EH4 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Whitson Road, Baird Avenue and Balgreen Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Being close to the A8, Balgreen is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Balgreen, we cover Beechmount (1 mile north), Saughtonhall (1 mile east), Murrayfield (1 mile north-east), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Stenhouse (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Buccleuch (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Balgreen
Our clients here include homes close to Roseburn Bar, Saughton Park and St George's School, among other places. Nearby too are St Columba's Parish Church (1.1 miles north), Murrayfield Parish Church (0.6 miles east), Balgreen Primary School (0.5 miles south-east) and Scotus Academy (within half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Murrayfield Experience (0.6 miles east) and Corstorphine Hospital (0.6 miles west). The countryside around Balgreen includes Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Gabrielle Keiller Library (1.2 miles north-east)
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, 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.
FAQs for Balgreen
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Do you come to Balgreen?
We do. We send a technician to Balgreen for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Do not overtighten taps
- Use gentle cleaners
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it doesn’t get chipped again.
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.
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
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