Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sink Repair for Heddle homes
Problem with your basin in Heddle? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
For a price in Heddle, 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.
Advice
How we handle sink repair in Heddle
Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Whether it’s chips around the rim and crazing in the glaze, we can help.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Heddle (KW17)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Heddle
Fine crazing in the glaze is usually down to age, and strong chemicals speed it up.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Crazing in the glaze
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price covers travel
FAQs for Heddle
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your KW17 postcode.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Will you remove the sink?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Where we work around Heddle
Heddle is about 6 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Whether you’re in the middle of Heddle or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Heddle is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover.
Every address in KW17 is within our area. If you are just outside Heddle, we cover Finstown (1 mile north-east), Grimbister (1 mile east), Germiston (1 mile south-west), Grimeston (3 miles north-west) and Bimbister (3 miles north-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
What’s near Heddle
Around Heddle, we work in homes near Finstown. Other landmarks nearby include Balfour Hospital (5.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Loch of Wasdale and Hill of Heddle.
How to look after the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Repair chips before they stain
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Plumbing leaks
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Widespread crazing
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Other services in Heddle
Repair or replace in Heddle?
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. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Heddle. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why Heddle clients choose us
- No extra charge for your area
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our prices page.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Heddle. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
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.
Send pictures for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any details about the material
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Landlord and trade work in Heddle
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
