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Sink & basin repair in Newcraighall, Edinburgh
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Newcraighall, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Sink repair at your home in Newcraighall
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. Repairs are polished to the same shine. Our repair technicians work on enamelled basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins, and people most often call us about chips from dropped toiletries and chips on a built-in basin.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Newcraighall (EH21, EH15, EH22)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Newcraighall?
A basin is usually fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Prices start from £95. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Newcraighall
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No extra charge for your area
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our pricing.
Where we work around Newcraighall
Newcraighall is about 1 mile west of Musselburgh, in Edinburgh. Clients in Newcraighall get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Our visits in EH21, EH15 and EH22 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include Benhar Road, Glennie Road and Denholm Road, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Shawfair (1 mile south), Eastfield (1 mile north), Joppa (1 mile north), Old Craighall (1 mile south-east) and Musselburgh (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (5 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Newcraighall
Around Newcraighall, we work in homes near Portobello Library, Craigmillar Arts Centre and Abercorn Park and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Newcraighall itself: Newcraighall station. Nearby you’ll also find Craigmillar Castle (2.1 miles west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (2 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Duddingston Loch and Whinny Hill.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
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.
The process
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes a morning or an afternoon, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We mix the colour to suit the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- Usually the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Related advice
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material
- How many areas need work
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Details of any past repairs
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Newcraighall, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Places near Newcraighall
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Landlord and trade work in Newcraighall
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 will fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Signs you need sink repair in Newcraighall
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, so chips are common. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
Common reasons people in Newcraighall contact us include:
- A chipped basin edge
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Fine cracks across the glaze
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- Aftercare advice
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price covers travel
FAQs for Newcraighall
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Are there extra charges for Newcraighall?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. We repair it where it is, with the taps left connected.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Often. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Repair chips before they stain
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and take care with heavy bottles and hair tools.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Early repair keeps it a small job.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
