Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Boleside, Scottish Borders
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Boleside, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Get chips repaired early
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Sink repair in Boleside, done in place
We match the glaze as well as the colour, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. Typical jobs include a crazed, tired basin and a period basin that needs restoring, across Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Boleside and across the Scottish Borders.
- Area
- Boleside (TD1)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Our work in Boleside
Boleside is about 2 miles south of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Wherever you are in the TD1 postcode area, we come to you. Boleside is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 29 miles away.
Every address in TD1 is covered. Other places close to Boleside include Tweedbank (2 miles north-east), Galashiels (2 miles north), Langlee (2 miles north-east), Darnick (2 miles east) and Melrose (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Hawick (12 miles south), Kelso (14 miles east), Selkirk (3 miles south-west), Jedburgh (13 miles south-east), Wilton (11 miles south) and Innerleithen (10 miles west).
Landmarks near Boleside
Around Boleside, we work in homes near Galashiels Academy and the streets around them. The closest station to Boleside is Galashiels station, about 1.8 miles north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Borders General Hospital (2.3 miles east) and Old Gala House (1.6 miles north). For a walk, there is Eildon Mid Hill and Haining Loch.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a couple of hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- 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.
- Normally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
If you’re in Boleside and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Widespread crazing
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Leaks from the fittings
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Questions from Boleside
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Are there extra charges for Boleside?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed price. You’re under no obligation.
Do you cover Boleside?
We do. Technicians travel to Boleside from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Signs you need sink repair in Boleside
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Crazing in the glaze
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- An antique basin with chips
Before booking anyone
- Who turns up on the day
- How your room will be protected
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
Nearby places to Boleside
Other services in Boleside
Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, especially in a matching suite. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Boleside customers choose us
- We leave the room as we found it
- Everything repaired in place
- A fixed quote before booking
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our prices page.
Landlord and trade work in Boleside
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
