Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Kaimes, Edinburgh
Sink repair across Kaimes and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- A crazed, tired basin
- A chipped vanity basin
Sink repair in Kaimes, done in place
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. The chip is filled, shaped and polished so it blends into the glaze. Whether it’s chips around the rim and a period basin that needs restoring, we can usually put it right, on enamelled basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Where
- Kaimes (EH16, EH17)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What your basin is made of matters
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 them sympathetically.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Kaimes. What changes the price is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- Plumbing leaks
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
Do you need sink repair in Kaimes?
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, so chips are common. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips around the rim
- A crazed, tired basin
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price covers travel
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Edinburgh and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Our work in Kaimes
Kaimes is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Customers in Kaimes get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Kaimes is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
All of EH16 and EH17 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Howden Hall (1 mile north), Alnwickhill (1 mile north), Southhouse (1 mile east), Gracemount (1 mile north-east) and Mortonhall (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Kaimes
We visit homes around Drum Park, Gracemount High School and Liberton Parish Church, among other places. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, about 3.2 miles east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Craigmillar Castle (2 miles north-east) and Natural History Collections (1.6 miles north). Not far away are Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
What we do, step by step
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, including clearing up.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- The basin can usually be used later that day or the next day.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
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Why repair rather than replace?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why book with us
- No extra charge for your area
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our prices page.
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
FAQs for Kaimes
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole basin and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
