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Sink & basin repair in Burgh Muir, Edinburgh

Our repair technicians come to Burgh Muir for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips around the rim
  • An original basin worth saving
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need sink repair in Burgh Muir?

Common problems we fix in Burgh Muir

Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, so chips are common. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • An antique basin with chips
  • Knocks from hair straighteners
  • Cracks starting at the waste
  • Crazing in the glaze

Comparing quotes

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
  • Who will actually do the work
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

How to compare quotes

Sink repair in Burgh Muir, done in place

When a basin is worn or crazed all over, it can be resurfaced in place, giving it an even new finish. We are frequently asked to fix chips from dropped toiletries and damage to a basin in a vanity unit, across vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.

Area
Burgh Muir (EH9, EH8, EH16)
Area hub
Edinburgh
Cover
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)

Landlords, agents and businesses in Burgh Muir

If you manage property in Burgh Muir, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.

We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.

How it works

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It typically takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.

  1. The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
  2. We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
  3. We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
  4. The colour is matched by hand.
  5. We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

How to get a price

The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.

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Advice

Why repair rather than replace?

A basin is typically fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Why book with us

  • No need to remove anything
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Take a look at our prices page.

Can I fix it myself?

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:

  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The material

Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.

Send pictures for a quote

We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Any details about the material

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.

FAQs for Burgh Muir

Which areas do you work in?

All of Edinburgh, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

Can you keep the maker’s mark?

Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

What happens once I’ve sent pictures?

You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

Can pets and children be at home?

Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.

Different materials, different repairs

Period and antique

Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.

Composite and resin

Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.

Our work in Burgh Muir

Burgh Muir is about 1 mile south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Burgh Muir to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh.

Jobs in EH9, EH8 and EH16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Lauder Road, Oswald Road and Cobden Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Burgh Muir: The Grange (1 mile north-west), Newington (1 mile north-east), Sciennes (1 mile north), Mayfield (1 mile east) and Blackford (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Leith (3 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north) and South Portobello (3 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Burgh Muir

Typical jobs here are in homes near Leslie's Bar, St Crispin's School and Sciennes Primary School and the streets around them. Nearby too are Royal Blind School (under half a mile south-east), Mayfield Salisbury Church (under half a mile east), National Museums Scotland Library (1 mile north) and The Meadows (0.7 miles north-west). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.3 miles north of the centre. Nearby you will also find Meadows Dental Clinic (0.5 miles west) and Merchiston Tower (1.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.

Map of Burgh Muir © OpenStreetMap contributors

Aftercare tips

Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:

  • Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
  • Get chips repaired early
  • Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
  • Do not overtighten taps

Use gentle cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.

Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.

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