Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Kirkurd, Scottish Borders
Local sink repair for Kirkurd: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Repairing versus replacing in Kirkurd
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. Our sink repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why Kirkurd clients choose us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our full price list.
Sink repair in Kirkurd, done in place
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. We fill, shape and polish the damage so it blends into the glaze. Our repair technicians work on Belfast and butler sinks, antique & period basins and enamelled basins, and people most often call us about a crack near the taps and chips from dropped toiletries.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Kirkurd (EH46)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Do you need sink repair in Kirkurd?
Fine crazing in the glaze is normally down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A chipped basin edge
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- An original basin worth saving
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if they find more damage
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What prep work is covered
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
What a repair cannot fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Plumbing leaks
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
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Your questions about sink repair in Kirkurd
Are there extra charges for Kirkurd?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire basin and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Usually, if it is not leaking. A crack that leaks right through generally means a new basin.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow a few hours, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Kirkurd and the surrounding area
Kirkurd is about 12 miles south-west of Penicuik, in the Scottish Borders. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Kirkurd is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. We work right across the region, from Kirkurd to Edinburgh (about 19 miles away).
We cover every part of the EH46 postcode area and the streets around it. Being close to the A72, Kirkurd is simple for us to get to. If you’re just outside Kirkurd, we cover Blyth Bridge (1 mile north-east), Dolphinton (2 miles north-west), Candy Mill (4 miles south-west), Elsrickle (4 miles west) and Romannobridge (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Peebles (8 miles east), Innerleithen (14 miles east) and West Linton (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Kirkurd
We visit homes around Kirkurd Parish Church And Churchyard, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Drochil Castle (2.6 miles east) and Castle Craig Hospital (0.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Slipperfield Loch and White Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
