Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sink Repair in Lerwick
Our repair technicians come to Lerwick for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A chipped basin edge
Sink repair in Lerwick, done in place
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There is no plumbing to disconnect. Common call-outs are for damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and chips around the rim, on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and vanity unit basins.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Lerwick (ZE1)
- Area hub
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
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Questions from Lerwick
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you cover Lerwick?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Lerwick. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Surface cracks can usually be repaired. A crack that leaks right through normally means a new basin.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Lerwick and the surrounding area
Lerwick is in the Shetland Islands. Jobs in Lerwick are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Lerwick is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands where we work.
We cover every part of ZE1. Local streets include High Street, Market Street and Church Road, all of which we cover. With the A969 and A970 close by, Lerwick is easy for our repair technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Lerwick: Sound (1 mile south-west), Gremista (1 mile north), Heogan (1 mile north-east), Grindiscol (2 miles south-east) and Gunnista (2 miles north-east). Being one of the Shetland Islands’s larger places, Lerwick is somewhere we visit often. For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Local landmarks in Lerwick
Our clients here include homes close to St Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Grand Hotel and Anderson High School, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Gilbert Bain Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Shetland Museum (under half a mile north-east). For a walk, there is Setter Hill and Clickimin Loch.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Plumbing leaks
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
Most customers in Lerwick get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
- The colour and finish to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
When to call us in Lerwick
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, along with damage during fitting.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Crazing in the glaze
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- When it can be used again
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lerwick
If you manage property in Lerwick, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
