Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Joppa, Edinburgh
Local sink repair for Joppa: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Chips around the rim
Sink repair at your home in Joppa
If the entire basin is crazed or worn, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. We regularly repair enamelled basins, vanity unit basins and antique & period basins, and people most often call us about an original basin worth saving and chips from dropped toiletries.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Joppa (EH15)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Joppa: your questions answered
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. The repair is done in place, without disconnecting anything.
Do you work in Joppa?
We do. We send a technician to Joppa for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Surface cracks can normally be repaired. A crack that leaks right through typically means a new basin.
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.
Common problems we fix in Joppa
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Crazing in the glaze
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A chipped vanity basin
- A crack near the taps
What to look for in a quote
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the room is protected while they work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Landlords, agents and businesses in Joppa
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Joppa use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
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How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Get chips repaired early
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
What a repair cannot fix
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many items we do on one visit
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Joppa. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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 play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
What you get with us
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A fixed quote before you book
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our pricing.
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. It normally takes a few hours.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Covering Joppa
Joppa is about 1 mile east of South Portobello, in Edinburgh. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Joppa, so nothing has to leave your home. Our technicians cover 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our repair technicians cover all of EH15. We regularly work on streets such as Joppa Road, Brunstane Road and Milton Road East and the roads around them. If you’re just outside Joppa, we cover Eastfield (1 mile east), Newcraighall (1 mile south), Musselburgh (2 miles east), Shawfair (2 miles south) and Inveresk (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles west), Broughton (4 miles west) and Bellevue (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Joppa
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Philip's Parish Church, Portobello Library and 47 Figgate Lane pub, among other places. Nearby too are Portobello High School (1.1 miles west) and Abercorn Park (0.5 miles north-west). Joppa’s nearest station is Brunstane station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (2.4 miles south-west). For a walk, there is The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
