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Sink & basin repair in Gilmerton, Edinburgh
Sink repair in Gilmerton without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A crazed, tired basin
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Gilmerton, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Sink repair in Gilmerton without replacing anything
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, in ceramic, composite and enamel. Taps and wastes stay connected. We’re frequently asked to fix chips around the rim and an original basin worth saving, on ceramic & vitreous china basins, Belfast and butler sinks and vanity unit basins.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Area
- Gilmerton (EH17, EH16)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need sink repair in Gilmerton
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Questions to ask before booking
- What preparation is included
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
- Whether they match the colour on site
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 will not last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Gilmerton: your questions answered
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Gilmerton?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
What areas do you cover?
All of Edinburgh, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. The repair is done in place, without disconnecting anything.
Repair or replace in Gilmerton?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: 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.
Why Gilmerton clients choose us
- No need to remove anything
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One price list for the whole UK
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our full price list.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
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. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Where we work around Gilmerton
Gilmerton is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Gilmerton is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Our technicians cover all of EH17 and EH16 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. With the A772 close by, Gilmerton is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Gilmerton, we cover Ferniehill (1 mile north), Fernieside (1 mile north), Moredun (1 mile north), Craigour (1 mile north) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Gilmerton
Around Gilmerton, we work in homes near Drum Park, Lasswade and Gracemount High School, among other places. The closest station to Gilmerton is Shawfair station, roughly 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.5 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
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Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Do not overtighten taps
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Avoid abrasive pads
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
