Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Broughton, Edinburgh
We travel to Broughton for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- An original basin worth saving
Sink repair in Broughton, done in place
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. We regularly repair antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and common reasons people get in touch are a crazed, tired basin and chips on the rim or front edge.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Broughton as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Broughton (EH7, EH1, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Broughton
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Common problems we fix in Broughton
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- An original basin worth saving
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Questions to ask before booking
- How your room will be protected
- Aftercare advice
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long it needs to cure
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a couple of hours for most chips, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
About Broughton
Broughton is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in EH7, EH1 and EH3 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on York Lane, Meuse Lane and Canon Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Broughton on the A900, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Broughton include Gayfield (1 mile north-east), Greenside (1 mile south-east), Bellevue (1 mile north-west), New Town (1 mile west) and Canonmills (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Edinburgh, Broughton is somewhere we visit frequently.
Local landmarks in Broughton
Around Broughton, we work in homes near Free Church College, Public House and King George V Park, among other places. Also close by are Edinburgh (under half a mile west), McDonald Road Library (under half a mile north-east), London Street Primary School (under half a mile north) and Drummond Community High School (under half a mile north). Broughton has its own railway station: Edinburgh Waverley station. Well-known places in the area include Victorian Pharmacy Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and St. James Centre (under half a mile south). Not far away are Salisbury Crags and The New Leaf Co-op.
- Local churches include St Cuthbert's Church (0.9 miles south-west)
Repairing versus replacing in Broughton
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
What you get with us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our full price list.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Use gentle cleaners
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Broughton. What changes the price is:
- The material
- Access to the area
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
FAQs for Broughton
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, very frequently. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
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