Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Kelso, Scottish Borders
Fixed-price sink repair in Kelso and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Sink repair in Kelso, done in place
Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Our repair technicians work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins, and common reasons people contact us are an original basin worth saving and fine cracks across the glaze.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Kelso (TD5)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Repair or replace in Kelso?
A basin is usually fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
What you get with us
- No need to remove anything
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colour-matched on site
Read our full price list.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- The material and finish
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Kelso. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the entire basin
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
If you’re in Kelso and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaks from the fittings
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Common questions in Kelso
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair them without hiding their character.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Kelso included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Do you cover Kelso?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Kelso from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which typically takes a couple of hours for most chips. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- 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 usually be used later that day or the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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When to call us in Kelso
Fine crazing in the glaze is typically down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
The things customers usually mention when they call are:
- An original basin worth saving
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A chipped basin edge
Before you book anyone
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
- What preparation is included
Kelso and the surrounding area
Kelso is about 32 miles south-east of Bonnyrigg, in the Scottish Borders. From the centre of Kelso to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Kelso is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. Our jobs stretch from Kelso to Edinburgh (about 38 miles away).
Jobs in TD5 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Horse Market, Station Road and Forestfield, all of which we cover. Being close to the A698 and A699, Kelso is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Kelso: Sprouston (2 miles east), Ednam (2 miles north), Heiton (2 miles south-west), Stichill (3 miles north) and Roxburgh (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (15 miles west), Jedburgh (10 miles south-west), Duns (13 miles north), Melrose (11 miles west), Earlston (10 miles west) and Lauder (15 miles north-west). Being one of the Scottish Borders’s larger places, Kelso sees plenty of our work.
Around Kelso
Our customers here include homes close to The Waggon Inn, Free Church and Kelso High School. Nearby you’ll also find Kelso Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Roxburgh Castle (1 mile west).
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