Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Grindiscol, Shetland Islands
Sink repair in and around Grindiscol: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- An antique basin with chips
Sink repair in Grindiscol, done in place
If the whole basin is crazed or worn, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. We work on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins, and common reasons people get in touch are an original basin worth saving and chips on a built-in basin.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Where
- Grindiscol (ZE2)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Our sink repair starts from £95. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Grindiscol
- Work done at your home or business
- No need to remove anything
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our prices page.
Questions from Grindiscol
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Landlord and trade work in Grindiscol
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
When to call us in Grindiscol
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, so chips are common. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Chips around the rim
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Crazing in the glaze
Comparing quotes
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Grindiscol and nearby
Grindiscol is in the Shetland Islands. Customers in Grindiscol get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Grindiscol is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands we cover.
Every address in ZE2 is covered. If you are just outside Grindiscol, we cover Lerwick (2 miles north-west), Sound (2 miles west), Gunnista (2 miles north), Heogan (2 miles north-west) and Gremista (3 miles north-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Landmarks near Grindiscol
Typical jobs here are in homes near Gilbertson Park, Bressay Kirk and Anderson High School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Shetland Museum (1.7 miles north-west) and Montfield Hospital (1.6 miles north-west). Not far away are Loch of Brough.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Leaks from the fittings
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many items we do on one visit
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
What we do, step by step
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a couple of hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Get chips repaired early
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Other services in Grindiscol
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
