Angus · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Craichie, Angus
Local sink repair for Craichie: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- A chipped vanity basin
Signs you need sink repair in Craichie
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, which can crack it around the holes.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Crazing in the glaze
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A chipped basin edge
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Before you book anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Sink repair in Craichie without replacing anything
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, basin damage is generally repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We regularly repair vanity unit basins, enamelled basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and the jobs we see most are knocks from hair straighteners and a chipped basin edge.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Craichie (DD8)
- Region
- Angus
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Craichie
A basin is usually fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Craichie. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why us?
- Colour-matched on site
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Rooms protected and left tidy
See our full price list.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the entire basin
Most clients in Craichie get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Have new chips repaired quickly
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.
Covering Craichie
Craichie is about 4 miles south-east of Forfar, in Angus. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover 40 places across Angus, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 49 miles away.
We cover every part of the DD8 postcode area and the streets around it. Other places close to Craichie include Tulloes (1 mile south-east), Hillend (1 mile north-west), Lownie Moor (2 miles north-west), Letham (2 miles north-east) and Kingsmuir (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Arbroath (9 miles south-east), Forfar (4 miles north-west), Carnoustie (9 miles south-east), Kirriemuir (8 miles north-west), Brechin (10 miles north-east) and Hunter's Town (8 miles south).
Near you in Craichie
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dunnichen Church. Further afield, we also cover the area around Balgavies Castle (3.6 miles north-east) and Meffan Museum and Art Gallery (3.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Craichie includes Loch Fithie.
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Other services in Craichie
Questions from Craichie
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Craichie?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your DD8 postcode.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Craichie
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
