Aberdeen · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Charlestown, Aberdeen
Damaged basin in Charlestown? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Fine cracks across the glaze
Sink repair at your home in Charlestown
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. The chip is filled, shaped and polished to blend with the surrounding glaze. Typical jobs include damage to a basin in a vanity unit and crazing in the glaze, across enamelled basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Charlestown as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Charlestown (AB12)
- Region
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a basin often brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. 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, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Charlestown
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No need to remove anything
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Normally one visit, start to finish
See our full price list.
Also in Charlestown
About Charlestown
Charlestown is about 4 miles south of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. Anywhere in AB12, we come to you. Charlestown is one of 63 towns and villages in Aberdeen where we work.
We cover every part of the AB12 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Charlestown include Kincorth (1 mile north), Garthdee (2 miles north-west), Kaimhill (2 miles north), Banchory-Devenick (2 miles north-west) and Broomhill (2 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Aberdeen (4 miles north), Rosemount (3 miles north), Berryden (4 miles north), Ferryhill (3 miles north), New Aberdeen (3 miles north) and Dyce (8 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Charlestown
Our customers here include homes close to Lochside Academy and St Mary's Church, among other places. The nearest railway station is Portlethen station, about 2.7 miles south. Other landmarks nearby include Gordon Highlanders Museum (2.9 miles north-west) and Aberdeen Trades Hospitals (3.3 miles north). For a walk, there’s Blue Hill and Portlethen Moss.
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Do not overtighten taps
- Use gentle cleaners
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
What we’re called out for in Charlestown
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
The things clients generally mention when they call are:
- A crack near the taps
- A chipped basin edge
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Your questions about sink repair in Charlestown
How do I get a price for sink repair in Charlestown?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your AB12 postcode.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You will get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you come to Charlestown?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Charlestown and the rest of Aberdeen. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Charlestown
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours in most cases. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can typically use the basin later that day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. 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.
For landlords and businesses
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Access to the area
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
Most customers in Charlestown get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
