Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Fountainhall, Scottish Borders
Damaged basin in Fountainhall? 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 basin edge
- Chips from dropped toiletries
What we are called out for in Fountainhall
Fine crazing in the glaze is usually down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Chips from dropped toiletries
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
Sink repair in Fountainhall without replacing anything
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. The basin stays on the wall. Whether it’s a crack near the taps and chips around the rim, we can help, on Belfast and butler sinks, enamelled basins and antique & period basins alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Fountainhall (TD1)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Fountainhall
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
What we cannot put right
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Plumbing leaks
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A basin that moves on its brackets
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
What affects the price in Fountainhall
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire basin, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Use mild cleaners only
- Repair chips before they stain
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Fountainhall and nearby
Fountainhall is about 9 miles north-west of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We travel to clients in Fountainhall and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Fountainhall is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders we cover. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 19 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: TD1. Local streets include Old Stage Road, Fleming Place and Still Haugh, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Fountainhall, we cover Killochyett (3 miles south-east), Stow (3 miles south-east), Heriot (4 miles north-west), Oxton (5 miles north-east) and Lauder (6 miles east). Further out, we also cover Galashiels (9 miles south-east), Peebles (12 miles south-west), Selkirk (13 miles south), Innerleithen (10 miles south-west), Melrose (12 miles south-east) and Earlston (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Fountainhall
For rail, the closest station is Stow station, about 3.3 miles south-east of the centre.
Questions from Fountainhall
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, very often. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will you remove the sink?
No. We repair it where it is, without disconnecting anything.
Repairing versus replacing in Fountainhall
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is usually best. Our sink repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fountainhall
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Work done at your home or business
- Same prices wherever you are
See our full price list.
How the visit works
There’s 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. Most visits take a few hours, including clearing up.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Fountainhall, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
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 is not prepared the repair won’t last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
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