Glasgow · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Kelvinside, Glasgow
Problem with your basin in Kelvinside? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A period basin that needs restoring
Common questions in Kelvinside
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes, very often. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
About our sink repair in Kelvinside
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, most basin damage can be repaired without removing anything. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We are frequently asked to fix chips around the rim and chips on a built-in basin, in Belfast and butler sinks, antique & period basins and enamelled basins.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Kelvinside (G12, G11, G20)
- County
- Glasgow
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Kelvinside
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
What affects the price in Kelvinside
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire basin, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Use mild cleaners only
- Don’t overtighten taps
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Kelvinside
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, and some happen during bathroom refits.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A chipped basin edge
- An antique basin with chips
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Chips on a built-in basin
What to look for in a quote
- Aftercare advice
- What prep work is covered
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How the colour is matched
Kelvinside and the surrounding area
Kelvinside is about 2 miles north-west of Glasgow, in Glasgow. Our technicians come to clients in Kelvinside and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Kelvinside is one of 183 places in Glasgow where we work.
We cover every part of the G12, G11 and G20 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Kew Lane, Ford Road and Dudley Lane, and we cover them all. Close by, we cover Hyndland (1 mile south-west), Dowanhill (1 mile south), Kelvindale (1 mile north-west), Partickhill (1 mile south) and Partick (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Calton (3 miles south-east), Langside (4 miles south), Yoker (3 miles west), Mount Florida (5 miles south-east), Hillpark (5 miles south) and Shawlands (4 miles south).
What’s near Kelvinside
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Dawsholm Park, St John's Renfield Church and Church Street Primary School. Nearby too are St Peter's Boys School (0.8 miles south), Glasgow University Library (0.9 miles south-east), The Esquire House (0.7 miles north-west) and Cleveden Secondary School (under half a mile north). There is a railway station in Kelvinside itself: Hyndland station. Other landmarks nearby include Glasgow Museum of Transport (1.1 miles south) and Chinatown (2 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Castle Hill and Kilmardinny.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
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.
Repair or replace in Kelvinside?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, especially in a matching suite. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kelvinside
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One visit for most repairs
Read our full price list.
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For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
