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Sink Repair in Colinton Mains
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Colinton Mains and across Edinburgh. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- An antique basin with chips
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Have new chips repaired quickly
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it does not get chipped again.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Sink repair in Colinton Mains, done in place
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, matching the colour and gloss. The basin stays on the wall. We’re frequently asked to fix chips on a built-in basin and an original basin worth saving, on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Colinton Mains and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Colinton Mains (EH13, EH10, EH14)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Colinton Mains as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Our work in Colinton Mains
Colinton Mains is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Colinton Mains is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
We work across EH13, EH10 and EH14. You’ll find streets such as Redford Road, Greenbank Road and Oxgangs Avenue, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Firrhill (1 mile north-west), Oxgangs (1 mile east), Redford (1 mile west), Greenbank (1 mile north-east) and Comiston (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Landmarks near Colinton Mains
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Johns Colinton Mains Church, Firrhill High School and Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming and the streets around them. The closest station to Colinton Mains is Slateford station, about 1.3 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Edinburgh City Hospital (0.5 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Other services in Colinton Mains
Common questions in Colinton Mains
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Generally, if it isn’t leaking. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price, typically with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Colinton Mains. What changes the price is:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What kind of damage it is
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A photo taken from further back
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Colinton Mains, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Repairing versus replacing in Colinton Mains
A basin is usually fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Colinton Mains
- Colour-matched on site
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our prices page.
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- The basin can generally be used later that day or the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Ensure the area is dry
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Colinton Mains
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A chipped basin edge
- An original basin worth saving
Before booking anyone
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether they match the colour on site
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
