Fife · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Fordell Firs, Fife
We travel to Fordell Firs for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips on a built-in basin
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Sink repair at your home in Fordell Firs
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. The chip is filled, shaped and polished so it blends into the glaze. Common call-outs are for crazing in the glaze and chips from dropped toiletries, across Belfast and butler sinks, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Fife.
- Location
- Fordell Firs (KY11)
- Area hub
- Fife
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a couple of hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
For a price in Fordell Firs, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Use gentle cleaners
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
Fordell Firs: your questions answered
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you cover the whole of Fife?
Everywhere in the UK, Fordell Firs included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
What does sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Will you remove the sink?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
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What we are called out for in Fordell Firs
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, which can crack it around the holes.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- An antique basin with chips
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A crack near the taps
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Aftercare advice
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Fordell Firs. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the whole basin
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Repairing versus replacing in Fordell Firs
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is typically best. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
What you get with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No extra charge for your area
- One visit for most repairs
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our prices page.
About Fordell Firs
Fordell Firs is about 2 miles south-east of Dunfermline, in Fife. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 133 places across Fife, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 10 miles away.
We work across the KY11 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Hillend (1 mile south), Dalgety Bay (2 miles south-east), Inverkeithing (2 miles south-west), Crossgates (2 miles north) and Jamestown (2 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Kirkcaldy (10 miles north-east), Glenrothes (13 miles north-east), Cowdenbeath (4 miles north), Dysart (11 miles north-east), Lochgelly (6 miles north-east) and Burntisland (6 miles east).
What’s near Fordell Firs
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hillend Tavern and Inverkeithing High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Fordell Firs is Dalgety Bay station, roughly 0.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Kingsgate Centre (3.3 miles north-west) and Fordell Castle (under half a mile east). The countryside around Fordell Firs includes Loch Fitty.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
