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Sink & basin repair in Comiston, Edinburgh
Problem with your basin in Comiston? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
Sink repair at your home in Comiston
We match the glaze as well as the colour. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. Common call-outs are for cracks starting at the waste and an antique basin with chips, in ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Location
- Comiston (EH10, EH13)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Comiston?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: 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.
What you get with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our full price list.
What affects the price in Comiston
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Comiston. What changes the price is:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your EH10 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Use mild cleaners only
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Widespread crazing
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
Questions from Comiston
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Can tenants book a repair?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Frequently. Send us pictures and we will tell you.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send photos.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a couple of hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can typically use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear the area around the damage
- Make sure the area is dry
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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Where we work around Comiston
Comiston is about 2 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the EH10 and EH13 postcode area. Whether you live on Braid Road, Camus Avenue and Comiston Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Comiston: Oxgangs (1 mile south-west), Greenbank (1 mile north-west), Caiystane (1 mile south), Buckstone (1 mile east) and Colinton Mains (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north), Broughton (3 miles north), Bellevue (4 miles north) and Silvermills (3 miles north).
What’s near Comiston
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Firrhill High School, Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming and Harrison Park. For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, about 1.6 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.2 miles north-east) and Cockburn Geological Museum (1.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Common problems we fix in Comiston
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Clients usually contact us about:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Crazing in the glaze
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A chipped basin edge
Questions to ask before booking
- How to look after the finish
- How your room will be protected
- When it can be used again
- How changes to the job are handled
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
