Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sink Repair in Dounby
Local sink repair for Dounby: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
Sink repair in Dounby, done in place
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, in ceramic, composite and enamel. Taps and wastes stay connected. We work on enamelled basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and people most frequently call us about chips from dropped toiletries and a crack near the taps.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Dounby (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Dounby. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the whole basin
- Details of any past repairs
- One sharp close-up of the damage
If you are in Dounby and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Use mild cleaners only
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
FAQs for Dounby
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Where we work around Dounby
Dounby is about 12 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Dounby to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands.
Jobs in KW17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Flett's Park, Back Road and Hillside Road. If you are just outside Dounby, we cover Hourston (1 mile south), Skeabrae (1 mile west), Russland (2 miles south), Harray (3 miles south-east) and Tenston (3 miles south-west). Being one of the Orkney Islands’s larger places, Dounby sees plenty of our work. Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Local landmarks in Dounby
A little further out are Corrigall Farm Museum (2.1 miles south-east). The countryside around Dounby includes Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Greeny Hill.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
What else we do in Dounby
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- The basin can normally be used later that day or the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Read more
When to call us in Dounby
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips around the rim
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- An original basin worth saving
Before you book anyone
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if they find more damage
- Aftercare advice
- When it can be used again
Repairing versus replacing in Dounby
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is typically best. Our sink repair starts from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
