Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Newington, Edinburgh
We travel to Newington for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- Details of any past repairs
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EH9 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Sink repair in Newington, done in place
Whether it’s a chipped rim or a crack by the tap holes, basin damage is usually repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed or taken off the wall. We regularly repair ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and the jobs we see most are knocks from hair straighteners and fine cracks across the glaze.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Location
- Newington (EH9, EH8, EH16)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Newington
What else we do in Newington
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a couple of hours for most chips. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
How to prepare
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
If you are in Newington and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
What we’re called out for in Newington
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, so chips are common. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- A period basin that needs restoring
- A crack near the taps
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Before booking anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether they match the colour on site
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Get chips repaired early
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use mild cleaners only
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Newington: your questions answered
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Frequently. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, it’s one of our most common jobs. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Why repair rather than replace?
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is usually the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is usually best. Our sink repair starts from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Newington
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Everything repaired in place
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our prices page.
Newington and nearby
Newington is about 1 mile south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We travel to homes and businesses in Newington and nearby villages, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Our repair technicians cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh.
Our repair technicians cover all of EH9, EH8 and EH16. We regularly work on streets such as Lauder Road, Cobden Road and Meadow Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include St Leonard's (1 mile north-east), Burgh Muir (1 mile south-west), Sciennes (1 mile west), Mayfield (1 mile south-east) and The Grange (1 mile west). Further out, we also cover Leith (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north), Southhouse (3 miles south) and Newhaven (3 miles north).
Local landmarks in Newington
Around Newington, we work in homes near 1 pub, Duddingston Kirk and St Trinnean's School. You will also find Sciennes Primary School (less than half a mile west), Salisbury Church (within half a mile west), The Meadows (0.7 miles north-west) and Royal Blind School (0.5 miles south). The closest station to Newington is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.9 miles south-east) and Deaconess Hospital (0.6 miles north). Not far away are Salisbury Crags and The New Leaf Co-op.
- Local facilities include National Museums Scotland Library (0.8 miles north-west)
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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