Highland · Scotland
Sink Repair in Newtonmore
Sink repair in and around Newtonmore: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- A crack near the taps
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
How we handle sink repair in Newtonmore
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. The chip is filled, shaped and polished to blend with the surrounding glaze. We regularly repair antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and people most frequently call us about an original basin worth saving and damage from dropped bottles or hair tools.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Newtonmore (PH20)
- County
- Highland
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Newtonmore
FAQs for Newtonmore
Do you disconnect the taps?
No. The repair is done in place, with the taps left connected.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Surface cracks can typically be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Do you cover Newtonmore?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Newtonmore and the rest of Highland. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Leaks from the fittings
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
We price from pictures so you don’t 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 will come back with a fixed figure.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Newtonmore
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Use mild cleaners only
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Where we work around Newtonmore
Newtonmore is about 28 miles south of Inverness, in Highland. From the centre of Newtonmore to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Newtonmore is one of 253 places in Highland we cover.
Every address in PH20 is covered. You will find streets such as Station Road, Main Street and Old Glen Road, and we cover them all. Newtonmore sits on or near the B9150, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Newtonmore include Kingussie (3 miles north-east), Etteridge (4 miles south), Laggan (7 miles south-west), Gergask (7 miles south-west) and Kincraig (9 miles north-east). If you are somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Landmarks near Newtonmore
Newtonmore has its own railway station: Newtonmore station. Nearby you’ll also find St Vincent's Hospital (2.9 miles north-east) and Clan Macpherson Museum (under half a mile south). Not far away are Creag Bheag and Loch an Dabhaich.
Common problems we fix in Newtonmore
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A crazed, tired basin
- A chipped vanity basin
- A crack near the taps
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
What to look for in a quote
- How changes to the job are handled
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What preparation is included
- How the room is protected while they work
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- We polish it to match the shine and leave it to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Getting a price
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your PH20 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Repair or replace: which is better?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Our sink repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Newtonmore
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
