Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sink Repair for Grimness homes
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Grimness, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A crack near the taps
How it works
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It generally takes a couple of hours for most chips, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Normally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
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.
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About our sink repair in Grimness
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. Typical jobs include cracks around the tap holes or waste and chips from dropped toiletries, across ceramic & vitreous china basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Grimness (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Grimness
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A period basin that needs restoring
What your quote should include
- Who turns up on the day
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
- If travel is included in the price
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Repair or replace in Grimness?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why book with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No need to remove anything
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our prices page.
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Grimness and the surrounding area
Grimness is about 11 miles south of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. 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. Grimness is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands we cover.
We cover every part of KW17. Grimness is on the B9044, which makes it straightforward to reach. Other places close to Grimness include Burray Village (1 mile north), St Margaret's Hope (2 miles west), Widewall (3 miles south-west), St Mary's (5 miles north) and Upper Sanday (7 miles north-east). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Near you in Grimness
Other landmarks nearby include W Hourston Blacksmiths Museum (1.8 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Echna Loch and Ward Hill.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Store toiletries on a shelf
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Plumbing leaks
- Through cracks that let water out
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Your questions about sink repair in Grimness
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Send us photos and we’ll tell you.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Grimness?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- The material, if you know it
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
If you’re in Grimness and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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