Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Melrose, Scottish Borders
Sink repair in and around Melrose: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Fine cracks across the glaze
What affects the price in Melrose
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Melrose. What changes the price is:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
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 play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Any details about the material
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Melrose, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Sink repair in Melrose, done in place
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. Common call-outs are for cracks around the tap holes or waste and a period basin that needs restoring, in antique & period basins, enamelled basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Melrose (TD6)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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FAQs for Melrose
What areas do you cover?
We cover the whole UK, including Melrose and the rest of the Scottish Borders. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Can you quote from pictures?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Signs you need sink repair in Melrose
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
Customers normally contact us about:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether the price covers travel
- When it can be used again
Repairing versus replacing in Melrose
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Our sink repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A fixed quote before booking
Take a look at our prices page.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Widespread crazing
- Plumbing leaks
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we work on in Melrose
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
What your basin is made of matters
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
What we do, step by step
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a couple of hours for most chips, including clearing up.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- You can generally use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
Covering Melrose
Melrose is about 3 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Wherever you are in the TD6 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in all 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Melrose to Edinburgh (about 30 miles away).
We work across TD6. From High Street, Market Square and St Dunstan's Park or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. You will find Melrose on the B6359 and B6361, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Melrose: Gattonside (1 mile north), Darnick (1 mile west), Newstead (1 mile east), Tweedbank (2 miles west) and Bowden (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (3 miles west), Hawick (12 miles south), Kelso (11 miles east), Selkirk (6 miles south-west), Jedburgh (11 miles south-east) and Wilton (12 miles south).
Near you in Melrose
In Melrose, that means homes near Melrose and the streets around them. Melrose’s nearest station is Tweedbank station, roughly 1.5 miles west. Other landmarks nearby include Commendators House Museum (within half a mile east) and Castle Holydean (2.4 miles south). For a walk, there’s Eildon Hill North and Bemersyde Moss.
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
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 chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin, which can stain the repair area. Early repair keeps it a small job.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
