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Sink Repair for Canonmills homes
Local sink repair for Canonmills: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A period basin that needs restoring
Sink repair at your home in Canonmills
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. The taps stay connected and the basin stays on the wall. We work on vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins, and common reasons people get in touch are chips on a built-in basin and a crazed, tired basin.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Canonmills and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Canonmills (EH3, EH7, EH2)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Canonmills
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One price list for the whole UK
Take a look at our prices page.
When we’d advise against a repair
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Through cracks that let water out
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Also in Canonmills
About Canonmills
Canonmills is about 1 mile north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH3, a technician comes to you. Canonmills is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Our technicians cover all of EH3, EH7 and EH2. Whether you live on York Lane, Canon Lane and Circus Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Bellevue (1 mile south-east), Powderhall (1 mile north-east), New Town (1 mile south), Broughton (1 mile south-east) and Gayfield (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (5 miles south), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (4 miles south).
Near you in Canonmills
In Canonmills, that means homes near Drummond Community High School, Stockbridge public library and Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen and the streets around them. You will also find Edinburgh (under half a mile south), Free Church College (0.9 miles south), King George V Park (less than half a mile south-east) and London Street Primary School (0.5 miles south-east). Canonmills’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St. James Centre (0.7 miles south-east) and Edinburgh Castle (1 mile south). For a walk, there is Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
- Local churches include St Cuthbert's Church (0.9 miles south)
Canonmills: your questions answered
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Canonmills included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Typically, if it is not leaking. A crack that leaks right through usually means a new basin.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
When to call us in Canonmills
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
People typically call us after spotting something like this:
- A chipped basin edge
- A crazed, tired basin
- A chipped vanity basin
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Comparing quotes
- Aftercare advice
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if they find more damage
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- You can usually use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Canonmills
For anyone letting property in or around Canonmills, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Canonmills as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
