Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute
Our repair technicians come to Kilmartin for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Knocks from hair straighteners
About our sink repair in Kilmartin
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, whatever they’re made of. Taps and wastes stay connected. Our technicians work on vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and people most frequently call us about chips on a built-in basin 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
- Kilmartin (PA31)
- County
- Argyll and Bute
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your PA31 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Repairing versus replacing in Kilmartin
Swapping a basin often brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. Prices start from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kilmartin
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our full price list.
Towns and villages near Kilmartin
What else we do in Kilmartin
Signs you need sink repair in Kilmartin
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A chipped vanity basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- An antique basin with chips
Before booking anyone
- What preparation is included
- How soon you can use it again
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- 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.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get 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
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Do not overtighten taps
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Kilmartin and nearby
Kilmartin is about 30 miles north-west of Greenock, in Argyll and Bute. Customers in Kilmartin get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 118 towns and villages in Argyll and Bute, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Glasgow, about 51 miles away.
Jobs in PA31 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Kilmartin include Kilmichael Glassary (4 miles south-east), Ardfern (4 miles north-west), Bridgend (4 miles south), Cairnbaan (5 miles south) and Barravullin (5 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Ceann Loch Gilb (7 miles south), Lochgilphead (7 miles south) and Ardrishaig (8 miles south). If you are somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
Near you in Kilmartin
In Kilmartin, that means homes near Kilmartin Parish Church. Nearby you’ll also find Carnasserie Castle (1.2 miles north) and Kilmartin Museum (under half a mile south-west). For a walk, there is Lochan Add and Druim an Achanarnich.
Your questions about sink repair in Kilmartin
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, very frequently. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will you remove the sink?
No. The repair is done in place, with the taps left connected.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
