Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink Repair in Edinburgh
Our repair technicians come to Edinburgh for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped basin edge
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
Why repair rather than replace?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Edinburgh. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Edinburgh
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our pricing.
Sink repair in Edinburgh without replacing anything
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. The basin stays on the wall. Typical jobs include knocks from hair straighteners and an antique basin with chips, in Belfast and butler sinks, antique & period basins and enamelled basins.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Letting agents often send us photos 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.
About Edinburgh
Edinburgh is in Scotland. From the centre of Edinburgh to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover 175 places in Edinburgh.
Here we cover the EH4, EH14, EH12 and EH6 postcode area. From Fountainbridge Square, Conference Square and Mcewan Square or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Edinburgh sits on or near the A1 and A7, so getting to you is simple. If you’re just outside Edinburgh, we cover West End (1 mile north-west), Bruntsfield (1 mile south), Merchiston (1 mile south), Dalry (1 mile west) and Greenhill (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (8 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east) and Newhaven (3 miles north).
Near you in Edinburgh
Our clients here include homes close to Bruntsfield Links, St Cuthbert's Church and Edinburgh and the streets around them. You’ll also find Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture (within half a mile east), Tollcross Primary School (less than half a mile south), Bennets Bar (under half a mile south-east) and Boroughmuir High School (less than half a mile south). Edinburgh’s nearest station is Haymarket station, about 0.5 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Museum of Fire (less than half a mile north-east) and Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion (less than half a mile east). Green spaces nearby include Salisbury Crags and Dunsapie Loch.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include Signet Library (0.7 miles north-east)
The process
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
Common problems we fix in Edinburgh
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, which can crack it around the holes.
Look out for any of the following:
- A chipped basin edge
- An antique basin with chips
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Questions to ask before you book
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who will actually do the work
- What preparation is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
What a repair can’t fix
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Leaks from the fittings
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Edinburgh
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Nearby places to Edinburgh
What else we do in Edinburgh
FAQs for Edinburgh
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Generally, if it is not leaking. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Edinburgh and the rest of Edinburgh. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
