Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in New Town, Edinburgh
Sink repair across New Town and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips around the rim
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Don’t overtighten taps
- Get chips repaired early
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
About our sink repair in New Town
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. The chip is filled, shaped and polished to blend with the surrounding glaze. Whether it’s chips on a built-in basin and fine cracks across the glaze, we can usually put it right, on vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins alike.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- New Town (EH3, EH1, EH2)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in New Town
Do you need sink repair in New Town?
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, along with damage during fitting.
People generally call us after spotting one of these:
- Chips around the rim
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- An antique basin with chips
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if they find more damage
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Should you replace it?
A basin is generally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why us?
- Same prices wherever you are
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our pricing.
About New Town
New Town is about 1 mile north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We visit homes and businesses in New Town, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH3, EH1 and EH2. Jobs here include addresses on York Lane, Meuse Lane and Canon Lane. Other places close to New Town include Bellevue (1 mile north-east), Broughton (1 mile east), Canonmills (1 mile north), Greenside (1 mile east) and Gayfield (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (4 miles south-east).
Near you in New Town
Our clients here include homes close to King George V Park, St Cuthbert's Church and The Standing Order pub and the streets around them. You will also find Stockbridge public library (under half a mile north-west), London Street Primary School (0.5 miles north-east), Drummond Community High School (0.5 miles north-east) and Free Church College (within half a mile south). New Town has its own railway station: Edinburgh Waverley station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (0.6 miles south-east) and Waverley Mall (less than half a mile south-east). For a walk, there is The New Leaf Co-op and Salisbury Crags.
- Places of worship nearby include St Andrew's and St George's West Church (less than half a mile south-east)
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
The process
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.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
We price from photos 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.
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Your questions about sink repair in New Town
How do I get a price for sink repair in New Town?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Edinburgh. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
Do you charge for travel?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Do you cover New Town?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to New Town from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
What a repair cannot fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Widespread crazing
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Landlord and trade work in New Town
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
