Dundee · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Douglas, Dundee
We travel to Douglas for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Fine cracks across the glaze
Repair or replace in Douglas?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. Repairing it avoids those problems. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Douglas
- We leave the room as we found it
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our full price list.
How we handle sink repair in Douglas
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Whether it’s a period basin that needs restoring and a chipped vanity basin, we can generally put it right, on ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Douglas (DD4, DD5)
- County
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair isn’t the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Leaks from the fittings
- Through cracks that let water out
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. 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.
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
Douglas and the surrounding area
Douglas is about 2 miles west of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. Jobs in Douglas are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Douglas is one of 50 towns and villages in Dundee where we work. We work right across the region, from Douglas to Edinburgh (39 miles away).
We cover every part of DD4 and DD5 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Huntly Road, Albany Road and Dawson Road. Nearby, we also work in Ballumbie (1 mile north), Whitfield (1 mile north-west), Craigiebank (1 mile south-west), Pitkerro (1 mile west) and Mill of Mains (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Dundee (3 miles west), Monifieth (3 miles east), Blackness (4 miles west), Logie (4 miles west), St Marys (4 miles west) and Downfield (3 miles west).
What’s near Douglas
We visit homes around Baxter Park, Dundee and Craigie High School, among other places. Douglas’s nearest station is Broughty Ferry station, about 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include James Guthrie Orchar Art Gallery (1.6 miles south-east) and Claypotts Castle (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Douglas includes Trottick Mill Ponds and Balgay Hill.
Your questions about sink repair in Douglas
How do I get a price for sink repair in Douglas?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Will you remove the sink?
Not at all. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Douglas as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
If you manage property in Douglas, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Nearby places to Douglas
What else we do in Douglas
Signs you need sink repair in Douglas
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.
Look out for any of the following:
- Chips around the rim
- A crack near the taps
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- An original basin worth saving
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- When it can be used again
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How changes to the job are handled
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
