Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Kalliness, Shetland Islands
Sink repair in Kalliness without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Chips around the rim
Sink repair at your home in Kalliness
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, in ceramic, composite and enamel. Taps and wastes stay connected. We regularly repair vanity unit basins, Belfast and butler sinks and enamelled basins, and the jobs we see most are a chipped basin edge and cracks around the tap holes or waste.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Kalliness (ZE2)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
About Kalliness
Kalliness is in the Shetland Islands. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Kalliness is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands we cover.
Our technicians cover all of ZE2. Close by, we cover Gott (4 miles south-east), Veensgarth (4 miles south-east), Aith (4 miles north-west), Vassa (5 miles north-east) and Easter Skeld (6 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Lerwick (7 miles south-east), Sound (7 miles south-east), Scalloway (6 miles south) and Brae (12 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
What’s near Kalliness
Well-known places in the area include Castle Holm (1.5 miles south). Open spaces near Kalliness include Loch of Hellister and Russaness Hill.
What we are called out for in Kalliness
Fine crazing in the glaze is typically down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A chipped vanity basin
- Fine cracks across the glaze
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
What we do, step by step
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a couple of hours for most chips, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Kalliness. The price reflects:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Kalliness. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Quotes from your photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One picture of the whole basin
- Natural light rather than flash
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
Most clients in Kalliness get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Towns and villages near Kalliness
What else we do in Kalliness
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Get chips repaired early
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Repairing versus replacing in Kalliness
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. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our prices page.
Questions from Kalliness
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you cover the entire of the Shetland Islands?
Across the UK, and that includes Kalliness. Prices don’t change with location.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
