Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Drumbrae, Edinburgh
Problem with your basin in Drumbrae? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- A chipped basin edge
Sink repair at your home in Drumbrae
If the whole basin is crazed or worn, it can be resurfaced in place, giving it an even new finish. Common call-outs are for an original basin worth saving and a chipped vanity basin, on ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Drumbrae (EH4, EH12)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Drumbrae
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is typically the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is usually best. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
What you get with us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our pricing.
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What a repair can’t fix
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Widespread crazing
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
Our work in Drumbrae
Drumbrae is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our repair technicians cover 175 places in Edinburgh.
We work across the EH4 and EH12 postcode area. You will find streets such as Oak Lane, Rannoch Road and Hillview Road. We also cover the places around Drumbrae: Clermiston (1 mile north-east), Parkgrove (1 mile north), Corstorphine (1 mile south), Craigcrook (1 mile east) and Davidson's Mains (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).
Near you in Drumbrae
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Edinburgh, The Torfin pub and Craigmount High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Drumbrae is South Gyle station, about 1.3 miles south of the centre. A little further out are Corstorphine Hospital (1.1 miles south-east) and War Poets Collection (2.1 miles south). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Dundas Loch.
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Rental properties take more wear, 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.
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a few hours. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Get chips repaired early
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Don’t overtighten taps
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
What we’re called out for in Drumbrae
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, along with damage during fitting.
The things clients usually mention when they call include:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- A period basin that needs restoring
Comparing quotes
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long it needs to cure
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A photo taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Drumbrae questions
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Will you remove the sink?
No, it stays where it is. We protect the area around it and work in place.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, very often. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
