Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink Repair in Dolphinton
Our technicians come to Dolphinton for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips on the rim or front edge
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
How we handle sink repair in Dolphinton
We match the glaze as well as the colour, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. We regularly repair antique & period basins, enamelled basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and the jobs we see most are an original basin worth saving and damage to a basin in a vanity unit.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Dolphinton (EH46)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Dolphinton
Dolphinton is about 12 miles south-west of Penicuik, in the Scottish Borders. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Dolphinton is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 19 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH46. Jobs here include addresses on Peggies Knowe, Carmaben Brae and Hillside Gardens and the roads around them. We also travel to Kirkurd (2 miles south-east), Blyth Bridge (2 miles south-east), Walston (3 miles west), Elsrickle (3 miles south-west) and Candy Mill (4 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Dolphinton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dolphinton Parish Church And Churchyard, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castle Craig Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Edmonston Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include White Hill and Slipperfield Loch.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- 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
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Do you need sink repair in Dolphinton?
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A crack near the taps
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips around the rim
What your quote should include
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the colour is matched
Why repair rather than replace?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Our sink repair starts from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why Dolphinton clients choose us
- One visit for most repairs
- Colour-matched on site
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our pricing.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
- How much damage there is
- Unusual colours or finishes
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed price
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy 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 them sympathetically.
Also near Dolphinton
Also in Dolphinton
Landlord and trade work in Dolphinton
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
If you manage property in Dolphinton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
Dolphinton: your questions answered
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Dolphinton?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
