Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Dunragit, Dumfries and Galloway
Sink repair for Dunragit, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Cracks starting at the waste
How we handle sink repair in Dunragit
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, it can be resurfaced in place, for a fresh, even finish. Typical jobs include cracks starting at the waste and chips from dropped toiletries, on enamelled basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Dunragit (DG9)
- County
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
About Dunragit
Dunragit is about 6 miles east of Stranraer, in Dumfries and Galloway. Wherever you are in the DG9 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. Dunragit is one of 138 places in Dumfries and Galloway where we work. Our jobs stretch from Dunragit to Glasgow (about 72 miles away).
We cover every part of DG9. We regularly work on streets such as Park Road, Orchard Road and Dounan Road. Other places close to Dunragit include Glenluce (3 miles east), Castle Kennedy (3 miles north-west), Aird (4 miles west), Lime Kiln (4 miles west) and New Luce (5 miles north).
Around Dunragit
A little further out are Lochinch Castle (3.8 miles north-west) and Galloway Community Hospital (5.6 miles west). For a walk, there’s Soulseat Loch.
How to look after the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Store toiletries on a shelf
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Early repair keeps it a small job.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance. On site, it takes a few hours in most cases. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can generally use the basin later that day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know about parking or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
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Questions from Dunragit
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Do you cover the whole of Dumfries and Galloway?
All of Dumfries and Galloway, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
When to call us in Dunragit
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Chips around the rim
- Chips on a built-in basin
- An antique basin with chips
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How changes to the job are handled
- How to care for the finish
When we’d advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Widespread crazing
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: 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.
How to get a fixed quote
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Repair or replace in Dunragit?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is generally the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is typically best. Our sink repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Dunragit
- Work done at your home or business
- One price list for the whole UK
- One visit for most repairs
- Fixed prices from your pictures
Read our prices page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
