Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Longhope, Orkney Islands
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Longhope. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A period basin that needs restoring
Sink repair in Longhope without replacing anything
We match the glaze as well as the colour, because a dull patch on a shiny basin stands out. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. If you’re dealing with a chipped basin edge and knocks from hair straighteners, we can generally put it right, on ceramic & vitreous china basins, enamelled basins and Belfast and butler sinks alike.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Location
- Longhope (KW16)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Where we work around Longhope
Longhope is about 15 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Longhope is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover.
Our repair technicians cover all of the KW16 postcode area. We also cover the places around Longhope: Lyness (2 miles north), Scarfskerry (11 miles south), Rattar (11 miles south), Brough (12 miles south-west) and Canisbay (12 miles south). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Around Longhope
We visit homes around South Walls, among other places. Nearby you will also find Longhope Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Binga Fea and Loch of Greenhill.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
What affects the price in Longhope
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Longhope. The price comes down to:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Longhope. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
Most clients in Longhope get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- Through cracks that let water out
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
Do you need sink repair in Longhope?
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
Look out for any of the following:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- An antique basin with chips
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A crack near the taps
Before you book anyone
- How soon you can use it again
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Generally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Open a window if you can
Ask for a price
If you’re in Longhope and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
Common questions in Longhope
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you work in Longhope?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Longhope and the rest of the Orkney Islands. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Get chips repaired early
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
More services for Longhope
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
