Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Little France, Edinburgh
We travel to Little France for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Sink repair in Little France, 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 to blend with the surrounding glaze. Common call-outs are for a period basin that needs restoring and a chipped basin edge, in ceramic & vitreous china basins, Belfast and butler sinks and enamelled basins.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Little France (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Little France
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Little France use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
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.
Repair or replace in Little France?
A new basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. Repairing it keeps the basin you have. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Little France. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One price list for the entire UK
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page.
About Little France
Little France is about 2 miles south-east of Buccleuch, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in EH17 and EH16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Gilmerton Road, Craigour Avenue and Kingston Avenue and the roads around them. Little France is on the A772, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Craigour (1 mile south), Moredun (1 mile south), Fernieside (1 mile south-east), Inch (1 mile west) and Ferniehill (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (4 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Little France
Typical jobs here are in homes near Liberton High School, Robin Chapel and Craigmillar Castle Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include St Margaret's School (1.3 miles north-west) and Liberton Parish Church (1 mile south-west). Little France’s nearest station is Shawfair station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. A little further out are Craigmillar Castle (less than half a mile north) and Natural History Collections (1.3 miles west). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- One picture of the entire basin
- The material, if you know it
Email us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your EH17 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a couple of hours for most chips in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
For a price in Little France, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Advice
Your questions about sink repair in Little France
Do you cover the whole of Edinburgh?
The entire UK, including all of Edinburgh. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. We repair them without hiding their character.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
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Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A basin that moves on its brackets
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Little France
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
What we’re called out for in Little France
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Before booking anyone
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How soon you can use it again
- How your room will be protected
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
