Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sink Repair in Broughtown
Sink repair in and around Broughtown: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crazed, tired basin
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Sink repair in Broughtown without replacing anything
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. The chip is filled, shaped and polished so it blends into the glaze. We regularly repair ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins, and people most often call us about damage to a basin in a vanity unit and crazing in the glaze.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Broughtown (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Broughtown and the surrounding area
Broughtown is about 23 miles north-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Broughtown to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Broughtown is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Every address in KW17 is within our area. Neighbouring places we cover include Lady (2 miles east), Wardhill (10 miles south), Pierowall (14 miles west), Rackwick (14 miles west) and Brinian (16 miles south-west). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Near you in Broughtown
Typical jobs here are in homes near Sanday, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Warsetter Farm Museum (1.8 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Bea Loch.
Repairs by material
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 them sympathetically.
Landlord and trade work in Broughtown
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
What affects the price in Broughtown
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Signs you need sink repair in Broughtown
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.
Common reasons people in Broughtown contact us are:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A crack near the taps
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips from dropped toiletries
What to look for in a quote
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How to look after the finish
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- When it can be used again
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Questions from Broughtown
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Broughtown included. There is no extra charge for travel.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. We repair it where it is, without disconnecting anything.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can pets and children be at home?
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.
What happens after I send photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.
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.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Widespread crazing
- Leaks from the fittings
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. Our sink repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Broughtown clients choose us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Work done at your home or business
See our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
