Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Gorgie, Edinburgh
We travel to Gorgie for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
About our sink repair in Gorgie
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. The chip is filled, shaped and polished so it blends into the glaze. We are frequently asked to fix a chipped basin edge and crazing in the glaze, in vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Gorgie (EH11, EH14, EH10)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Gorgie and nearby
Gorgie is about 1 mile south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Gorgie to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Gorgie is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Our visits in EH11, EH14 and EH10 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You’ll find streets such as Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Gorgie Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Gorgie include Shandon (1 mile east), Polwarth (1 mile south-east), Westfield (1 mile north-west), Slateford (1 mile south-west) and Chesser (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Gayfield (3 miles north-east), Pilrig (3 miles north-east), North Leith (4 miles north-east) and Queensferry (7 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Gorgie
Our customers here include homes close to Harrison Park, Iain Tomlin School of Music and The Athletic Arms and the streets around them. You’ll also find Gabrielle Keiller Library (1.2 miles north), Edinburgh (under half a mile north), Craiglockhart Primary School (under half a mile south-east) and Boroughmuir High School (1 mile east). Gorgie’s nearest station is Slateford station, about 0.6 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Royal Edinburgh Hospital (0.8 miles south-east) and Merchiston Tower (0.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Craiglockhart Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Landlord and trade work in Gorgie
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
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How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just ensure we can see:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the whole basin
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is normally best. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why Gorgie clients choose us
- Work done at your home or business
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our prices page.
FAQs for Gorgie
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What does sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you cover Gorgie?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Gorgie. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Will you remove the sink?
No, it stays where it is. We protect the area around it and work in place.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Repair chips before they stain
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Store toiletries on a shelf
Use gentle cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Common problems we fix in Gorgie
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A crazed, tired basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
Before booking anyone
- Aftercare advice
- What preparation is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether a trained technician does the job
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. 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.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can price the job without visiting.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
