Scottish Borders · Scotland

Sink Repair for Cardrona Village homes

Sink repair across Cardrona Village and nearby, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the rim or front edge
  • Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted sink repair in Cardrona Village

Common problems we fix in Cardrona Village

Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • Chips on a built-in basin
  • A crack near the taps
  • Chips on the rim or front edge
  • An antique basin with chips

Comparing quotes

  • How the colour is matched
  • Aftercare advice
  • When it can be used again
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show

10 questions to ask before booking

Sink repair at your home in Cardrona Village

We match the glaze as well as the colour. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. We work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and common reasons people get in touch are a chipped basin edge and a crack near the taps.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Where
Cardrona Village (EH45)
County
Scottish Borders
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Chipped basin edge, before and after repair

Repairing versus replacing in Cardrona Village

A basin is typically fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

What you get with us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Work done at your home or business

Read our prices page.

What affects the price in Cardrona Village

Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • The type of damage
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • The colour and finish to match

We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Quotes from your photos

Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • One picture of the entire basin
  • The material, if you know it
  • Natural light rather than flash

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Can I fix it myself?

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

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

Our work in Cardrona Village

Cardrona Village is about 12 miles west of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. From the centre of Cardrona Village to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Cardrona Village is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. Our jobs stretch from Cardrona Village to Edinburgh (about 21 miles away).

We cover every part of the EH45 postcode area. From The Green, Plumerknowe Gardens and Cardrona Way or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Cardrona (1 mile north-west), Innerleithen (2 miles south-east), Peebles (3 miles west), Walkerburn (4 miles east) and Eddleston (6 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (12 miles east), Selkirk (12 miles south-east), Melrose (15 miles east), West Linton (13 miles north-west), Lauder (15 miles east) and Langlee (13 miles east).

Around Cardrona Village

In Cardrona Village, that means homes near William Cree Memorial Church, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Horsburgh Castle (1.2 miles west) and Robert Smail's Printing Works (2.1 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Castle Hill.

Map of Cardrona Village © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job usually takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
  2. The area is degreased and keyed.
  3. Filler is built up and sanded flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched.
  5. We tidy up and give you the curing time.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Let us know about parking or access

Getting a price

For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.

Get a free quote

Advice

Cardrona Village questions

Will it make a mess?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.

Do you work in Cardrona Village?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Cardrona Village for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

What happens if you find more damage?

We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Is there any odour?

It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.

How do I book?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.

Do you disconnect the taps?

No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Aftercare tips

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:

  • Get chips repaired early
  • Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
  • Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
  • Use mild cleaners only

A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.

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

What we cannot put right

Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:

  • Widespread crazing
  • Leaks from the fittings
  • A loose basin, until it’s refixed

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.

What we work on

  • Enamelled basins
  • Vanity unit basins
  • Antique & period basins
  • Belfast and butler sinks
  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins

Different materials, different repairs

Vitreous china

Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.

Composite and resin

Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.

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