Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Bowden, Scottish Borders
Our technicians come to Bowden for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crazed, tired basin
- An antique basin with chips
The process
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a couple of hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
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Sink repair in Bowden without replacing anything
From cloakroom basins to period pieces, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There’s no plumbing to disconnect. We are often asked to fix chips from dropped toiletries and a crazed, tired basin, across enamelled basins, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Bowden (TD6)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Use gentle cleaners
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.
When to call us in Bowden
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A chipped vanity basin
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A chipped basin edge
Comparing quotes
- Who turns up on the day
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- When it can be used again
Why repair rather than replace?
Basins are frequently built into vanity units or tiled in, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
What you get with us
- No extra charge for your area
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our prices page.
Different materials, different repairs
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.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
FAQs for Bowden
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Which areas do you work in?
All of the Scottish Borders, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Are there extra charges for Bowden?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you quote from photos?
Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, typically with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
When we’d advise against a repair
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Plumbing leaks
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
What affects the price in Bowden
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Bowden. The price reflects:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TD6 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
About Bowden
Bowden is about 5 miles south-east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Whether you are in the middle of Bowden or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 89 places across the Scottish Borders. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 32 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the TD6 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Commonside, Feuars Park and Brunton Park or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Newtown St Boswells (1 mile north-east), Melrose (2 miles north), Newstead (2 miles north), Midlem (3 miles south-west) and Darnick (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (5 miles north-west), Hawick (10 miles south), Kelso (11 miles east), Selkirk (5 miles west), Jedburgh (9 miles south-east) and Wilton (10 miles south).
Near you in Bowden
Around Bowden, we work in homes near Bowden Church. The closest station to Bowden is Tweedbank station, roughly 3.3 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Commendators House Museum (2.2 miles north) and Castle Holydean (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Eildon Wester Hill and Bemersyde Moss.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
