Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink Repair in Heiton
Damaged basin in Heiton? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- A chipped basin edge
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Widespread crazing
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Heiton
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
Sink repair in Heiton without replacing anything
We match the glaze as well as the colour, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. Typical jobs include knocks from hair straighteners and a crazed, tired basin, in ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and antique & period basins.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Scottish Borders.
- Area
- Heiton (TD5)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Heiton. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- The type of damage
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A picture taken from further back
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Signs you need sink repair in Heiton
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Crazing in the glaze
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks starting at the waste
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How long it needs to cure
- Who turns up on the day
- How changes to the job are handled
Heiton and the surrounding area
Heiton is about 14 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Our technicians cover 89 places in the Scottish Borders. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 39 miles away.
Jobs in TD5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Heiton: Roxburgh (1 mile west), Kelso (2 miles north-east), Sprouston (4 miles north-east), Nisbet (4 miles south-west) and Ednam (4 miles north). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (14 miles west), Selkirk (15 miles west), Jedburgh (7 miles south-west), Duns (15 miles north), Melrose (11 miles west) and Earlston (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Heiton
Our clients here include homes close to Roxburgh Parish Church. A little further out are Kelso Museum And Turret Gallery (2.2 miles north-east) and Kelso Hospital (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Peniel Heugh and Wooden Loch.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
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.
Heiton: your questions answered
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Will you remove the sink?
No. We repair it where it is, without disconnecting anything.
Can you quote from photos?
Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What does sink repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What else we do in Heiton
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a couple of hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can typically use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Related advice
Repairing versus replacing in Heiton
A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why book with us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our full price list.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
