Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Cove, Scottish Borders
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Cove, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Sink repair in Cove without replacing anything
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. Nothing is taken off the wall. If you’re dealing with chips around the rim and damage to a basin in a vanity unit, we can help.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Cove (TD13)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Cove, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
How it works
Here’s how a visit generally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a couple of hours for most chips from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the area is dry
Ask for a price
If you are in Cove and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Use mild cleaners only
- Get chips repaired early
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Widespread crazing
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Cove
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, especially in a matching suite. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Our sink repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our prices page.
Do you need sink repair in Cove?
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A crack near the taps
- A chipped vanity basin
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- An original basin worth saving
Before booking anyone
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What preparation is included
Places near Cove
Also in Cove
Cove questions
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Cove included. Travel is included in the price.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole basin and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Covering Cove
Cove is about 8 miles south-east of Dunbar, in the Scottish Borders. Across the TD13 area, a technician comes to you. Cove is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 33 miles away.
All of TD13 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Lady Hall Road and Toll View or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also travel to Cockburnspath (1 mile south-west), Innerwick (4 miles west), Grantshouse (4 miles south-east), Broxburn (7 miles north-west) and Spott (7 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eyemouth (11 miles south-east), Duns (11 miles south) and Chirnside (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Cove
Our clients here include homes close to Cockburnspath Parish Church and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Dunglass Castle (0.9 miles west). Not far away are Pease Dean.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
