Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Kelhead, Dumfries and Galloway
Sink repair for Kelhead, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- An antique basin with chips
About our sink repair in Kelhead
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. Whether it’s a chipped vanity basin and a period basin that needs restoring, we can usually put it right.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Kelhead (DG12)
- Region
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Kelhead. The price comes down to:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- One picture of the whole basin
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Repair or replace in Kelhead?
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, especially in a matching suite. A repair keeps your suite matching. Prices start from £95. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kelhead
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Take a look at our prices page.
How the visit works
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- The basin can normally be used later that day or the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Use gentle cleaners
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Get chips repaired early
Don’t rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it does not get chipped again.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Common questions in Kelhead
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Do you come to Kelhead?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Kelhead and the rest of Dumfries and Galloway. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Also near Kelhead
More services for Kelhead
Covering Kelhead
Kelhead is about 11 miles east of Dumfries, in Dumfries and Galloway. We visit clients in Kelhead, so there’s no workshop to go to. Kelhead is one of 138 towns and villages in Dumfries and Galloway we cover. Our jobs stretch from Kelhead to Edinburgh (65 miles away).
Jobs in DG12 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also work in Cummertrees (2 miles south), Powfoot (2 miles south), Brydekirk (3 miles east), Howes (3 miles south-east) and Newbie (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Dumfries (11 miles west), Annan (4 miles south-east), Lockerbie (8 miles north), Heathhall (11 miles north-west), Newbridge Drive (13 miles north-west) and Gretna (11 miles east).
Around Kelhead
Kelhead’s nearest station is Annan station, about 3.6 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Ruthwell Museum (3 miles south-west) and Annan Hospital (4 miles south-east).
Common problems we fix in Kelhead
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A crack near the taps
- An antique basin with chips
- Fine cracks across the glaze
Before you book anyone
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- 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.
