Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Midlem, Scottish Borders
We travel to Midlem for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A period basin that needs restoring
Signs you need sink repair in Midlem
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A chipped basin edge
- An original basin worth saving
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the room is protected while they work
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Sink repair at your home in Midlem
We match the glaze as well as the colour. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. Our technicians work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and the jobs we see most are chips around the rim and damage to a basin in a vanity unit.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Midlem (TD7)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Midlem
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Should you replace it?
A basin is generally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Our sink repair starts from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Midlem
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our pricing.
Midlem questions
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back. There is no obligation to book.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you cover Midlem?
We do. Technicians travel to Midlem from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Widespread crazing
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Midlem
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
How to care for the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Use gentle cleaners
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features.
The process
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a couple of hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- The basin can usually be used later that day or the day after.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
What affects the price in Midlem
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The type of damage
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
If you’re in Midlem and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Midlem and the surrounding area
Midlem is about 6 miles south of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. From the centre of Midlem to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 89 towns and villages across the Scottish Borders. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 33 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of TD7. With the B6453 close by, Midlem is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Close by, we cover Lilliesleaf (2 miles south), Bowden (3 miles north-east), Belses (3 miles south-east), Selkirk (4 miles west) and Newtown St Boswells (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (6 miles north), Hawick (8 miles south), Kelso (13 miles east), Jedburgh (9 miles south-east), Wilton (8 miles south) and Innerleithen (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Midlem
We visit homes around Midlem. The closest station to Midlem is Tweedbank station, roughly 4.7 miles north. Nearby you’ll also find Dingleton Hospital (3.7 miles north) and Castle Holydean (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Midlem includes Eildon Wester Hill and Hare and Dunhog Mosses.
What else we do in Midlem
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
