Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Hourston, Orkney Islands
We travel to Hourston for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- A chipped vanity basin
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Sink repair in Hourston without replacing anything
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. If you’re dealing with chips on the rim or front edge and a chipped vanity basin, we can typically put it right.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Hourston and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Hourston (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of 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 the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- The basin can typically be used later that day or the day after.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Hourston. What changes the price is:
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Hourston. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hourston
- No need to remove anything
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our prices page.
Hourston and nearby
Hourston is about 11 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in 51 places in the Orkney Islands.
Every address in KW17 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Russland (1 mile south), Dounby (1 mile north), Harray (2 miles south-east), Skeabrae (2 miles north-west) and Tenston (2 miles south-west). If you are somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
Near you in Hourston
Nearby you’ll also find Corrigall Farm Museum (1.5 miles east). Open spaces near Hourston include Loch of Bosquoy and Kame of Corrigall.
What else we do in Hourston
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Use mild cleaners only
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Have new chips repaired quickly
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it does not get chipped again.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Common questions in Hourston
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you cover Hourston?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Hourston from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Hourston?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do you need sink repair in Hourston?
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A chipped basin edge
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A chipped vanity basin
Questions to ask before booking
- What prep work is covered
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
