Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sink Repair for Bigton homes
Sink repair across Bigton and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- A chipped vanity basin
Sink repair in Bigton, done in place
From cloakroom basins to period pieces, whatever they’re made of. Taps and wastes stay connected. We regularly repair antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and vanity unit basins, and people most frequently call us about chips on the rim or front edge and cracks around the tap holes or waste.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Bigton (ZE2)
- Area hub
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Bigton
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bigton as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
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What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- How many areas need work
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A photo taken from further back
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
FAQs for Bigton
Will you remove the sink?
No. We repair it where it is, without disconnecting anything.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
How the visit works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Leaks from the fittings
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Do not overtighten taps
- Use mild cleaners only
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Have new chips repaired quickly
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Where we work around Bigton
Bigton is in the Shetland Islands. Anywhere in ZE2, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands.
Here we cover the ZE2 postcode area. If you are just outside Bigton, we cover Levenwick (2 miles east), Hoswick (3 miles north-east), South Scousburgh (3 miles south), Sandwick (3 miles north-east) and Boddam (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Lerwick (13 miles north-east), Sound (13 miles north-east) and Scalloway (11 miles north). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Around Bigton
In Bigton, that means homes near St Ninian's Church And Gatepiers. Green spaces nearby include Loch of Vatsetter.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
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.
Signs you need sink repair in Bigton
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, so chips are common. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- A chipped basin edge
- An original basin worth saving
- Crazing in the glaze
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if they find more damage
- When it can be used again
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
