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Sink & basin repair in Kingsknowe, Edinburgh
Problem with your basin in Kingsknowe? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Sink repair in Kingsknowe, done in place
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. Repairs are polished to the same shine. Whether it’s an antique basin with chips and a chipped basin edge, we can help.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Kingsknowe (EH14, EH13, EH11)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Kingsknowe: your questions answered
How much does sink repair cost in Kingsknowe?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Normally, if it isn’t leaking. A crack that leaks right through typically means a new basin.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps or wastes and making good the tiling. Repairing it leaves everything in place. Our sink repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Kingsknowe. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- No need to remove anything
- A fixed quote before booking
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our prices page.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Any details about the material
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Kingsknowe
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
If you manage property in Kingsknowe, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
What we’re called out for in Kingsknowe
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
Clients normally contact us about:
- A chipped vanity basin
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips around the rim
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- Aftercare advice
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether they match the colour on site
Kingsknowe and nearby
Kingsknowe is about 3 miles south-west of West End, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Kingsknowe or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Jobs in EH14, EH13 and EH11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Lanark Road, Redhall Road and Hailes Avenue or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Kingsknowe, we cover Longstone (1 mile north), Redhall (1 mile north-east), Parkhead (1 mile north), Clovenstone (1 mile south-west) and Wester Hailes (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Kingsknowe
Typical jobs here are in homes near Firrhill High School, Edinburgh and Juniper Green Parish Church, among other places. Other local landmarks include Saughton Park (1.3 miles north-east), Merchiston Castle School (0.5 miles south-east) and Cross Keys Tavern (0.6 miles north-east). Kingsknowe has its own railway station: Kingsknowe station. Other landmarks nearby include Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.9 miles east) and Merchiston Tower (2.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Get chips repaired early
- Use mild cleaners only
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. 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.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
Most clients in Kingsknowe get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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