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Sink Repair for Duffus homes

Problem with your basin in Duffus? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A chipped vanity basin
  • Chips from dropped toiletries
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Sink repair in Duffus

What your basin is made of matters

Period and antique

Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.

Vitreous china

Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.

Sink repair in Duffus without replacing anything

Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Typical jobs include a crack near the taps and a period basin that needs restoring, on Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.

Ceramic basin shown before and after repair
Area
Duffus (IV30)
Area hub
Moray
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Should you replace it?

Basins are frequently built into vanity units or tiled in, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. 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.

What you get with us

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface

Read our prices page.

How to look after the repair

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • Repair chips before they stain
  • Keep straighteners away from the basin
  • Don’t overtighten taps
  • Use gentle cleaners

Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.

A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.

For landlords and businesses

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Questions from Duffus

Can a chip in a sink be fixed?

Yes, very frequently. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.

Will you leave a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

Is there any odour?

There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.

Can you keep the maker’s mark?

Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.

What happens next?

You will get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.

What sink repair costs

Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Duffus. The price comes down to:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How many areas need work
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Access to the area

A repair usually costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your pictures

The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • One picture of the entire basin
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

Duffus and nearby

Duffus is about 5 miles north-west of Elgin, in Moray. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our repair technicians cover all 58 towns and villages across Moray.

Postcode districts we cover here: IV30. From Church Road, Burnside Road and Dunbar Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Duffus, we cover Hopeman (2 miles west), Backlands (2 miles west), Cummingston (2 miles west), College of Roseisle (2 miles south-west) and Covesea (3 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Elgin (5 miles south-east), Forres (11 miles south-west), Lossiemouth (4 miles east), Ashgrove (5 miles south-east), Fochabers (13 miles south-east) and Lhanbryde (8 miles south-east). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.

What’s near Duffus

Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church and Gordonstoun. Further afield, we also cover the area around Inverugie Castle (1.1 miles west) and Spynie Hospital (3.7 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Loch Spynie.

Map of Duffus © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we do, step by step

There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a morning or an afternoon, including clearing up.

  1. We clean the basin and check the damage.
  2. The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
  3. We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
  4. The repair is polished so it blends in.
  5. The basin can generally be used later that day or the day after.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Open a window if you can

Ask for a price

Upload a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your IV30 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Get a free quote

Advice

Signs you need sink repair in Duffus

A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • A crazed, tired basin
  • Chips on the rim or front edge
  • A chipped vanity basin
  • Cracks starting at the waste

Before you book anyone

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • How to look after the finish
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How long it needs to cure

Choosing a repair company

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