East Lothian · Scotland
Sink Repair for Gladsmuir homes
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Gladsmuir and across East Lothian. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
About our sink repair in Gladsmuir
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Common call-outs are for chips on a built-in basin and chips around the rim, across ceramic & vitreous china basins, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Gladsmuir (EH33)
- Region
- East Lothian
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a couple of hours for most chips, tidy-up included.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EH33 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Gladsmuir
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- A chipped vanity basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- An antique basin with chips
- A chipped basin edge
Before you book anyone
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- What preparation is included
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
About Gladsmuir
Gladsmuir is about 3 miles west of Haddington, in East Lothian. Jobs in Gladsmuir are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 48 towns and villages across East Lothian, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Gladsmuir to Edinburgh (13 miles away).
Every address in EH33 is within our area. You’ll find Gladsmuir on the A199, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Gladsmuir include Macmerry (2 miles west), Longniddry (2 miles north-west), Dovecote (3 miles east), New Winton (3 miles south-west) and Easter Pencaitland (3 miles south). Further out, we also cover Musselburgh (7 miles west), Dunbar (14 miles east), Tranent (4 miles west), North Berwick (9 miles north-east), Prestonpans (5 miles west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (4 miles west).
Around Gladsmuir
Our customers here include homes close to Gladsmuir Parish Church, among other places. The nearest railway station is Longniddry station, about 2.1 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include John Gray Centre Museum (3.3 miles east) and Seton Palace (2.9 miles west). Open spaces near Gladsmuir include Marl Loch and Skid Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Avoid abrasive pads
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
What affects the price in Gladsmuir
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- What the surface is made of
- How many items we do on one visit
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Why repair rather than replace?
A basin is generally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gladsmuir
- Colour-matched on site
- Same prices wherever you are
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our pricing.
Gladsmuir questions
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Do you cover Gladsmuir?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Gladsmuir and the rest of East Lothian. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Which areas do you work in?
All of East Lothian, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
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