Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink Repair in Caiystane
Fixed-price sink repair in Caiystane and the surrounding area, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Use mild cleaners only
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Do not overtighten taps
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it does not get chipped again.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
How we handle sink repair in Caiystane
From cloakroom basins to period pieces, whatever they’re made of. There is no plumbing to disconnect. Whether it’s crazing in the glaze and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools, we can help, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Caiystane (EH10, EH13)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is generally best. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why Caiystane customers choose us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our pricing.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a few hours. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- Generally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Open a window if you can
How to get a price
If you are in Caiystane and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
What your basin is made of matters
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, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Towns and villages near Caiystane
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Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
About Caiystane
Caiystane is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our technicians come to clients in Caiystane and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Caiystane is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Our visits in EH10 and EH13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Oxgangs Road, Camus Avenue and Buckstone Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Caiystane, we cover Fairmilehead (1 mile south-east), Comiston (1 mile north), Oxgangs (1 mile north-west), Buckstone (1 mile north-east) and Colinton Mains (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Caiystane
Around Caiystane, we work in homes near Firrhill High School and Fairmilehead Church. The closest station to Caiystane is Slateford station, about 2 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cockburn Geological Museum (2 miles north-east) and Merchiston Tower (2 miles north). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Craiglockhart Hill.
What we can’t put right
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
- The type of damage
- How much damage there is
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EH10 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Common questions in Caiystane
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Are there extra charges for Caiystane?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
