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Sink Repair for Newtown St Boswells homes

Fixed-price sink repair in Newtown St Boswells and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A crack near the taps
  • Crazing in the glaze
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Sink repair for Newtown St Boswells homes

When we’d advise against a repair

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Widespread crazing
  • A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.

Surfaces we repair

  • Ceramic & vitreous china basins
  • Vanity unit basins
  • Belfast and butler sinks
  • Antique & period basins
  • Enamelled basins

About our sink repair in Newtown St Boswells

A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. The chip is filled, shaped and polished so it blends into the glaze. Our repair technicians work on vanity unit basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins, and people most frequently call us about an original basin worth saving and cracks starting at the waste.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.

Where
Newtown St Boswells (TD6)
Region
Scottish Borders
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Bathroom basin with a front-edge chip filled and colour matched

What your basin is made of matters

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.

Composite and resin

Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.

What we do, step by step

Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
  2. The area is degreased and keyed.
  3. We build up the filler and sand it flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched.
  5. We clear away and tell you when it can be used.

Preparing for the visit

  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

How to get a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.

Get a free quote

Advice

Common problems we fix in Newtown St Boswells

Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.

The things clients normally mention when they call include:

  • An original basin worth saving
  • Crazing in the glaze
  • Chips on a built-in basin
  • Chips on the rim or front edge

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
  • How your room will be protected
  • How the colour is matched
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges

10 questions to ask before you book

Where we work around Newtown St Boswells

Newtown St Boswells is about 6 miles south-east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Newtown St Boswells is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders where we work. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 33 miles away.

All of TD6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Jobs here include addresses on Park Avenue, Park Crescent and Roxburghe Place and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Bowden (1 mile south-west), St Boswells (1 mile east), Newstead (2 miles north-west), Greycrook (2 miles south-east) and Melrose (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Galashiels (6 miles north-west), Hawick (11 miles south), Kelso (10 miles east), Selkirk (7 miles west), Jedburgh (8 miles south-east) and Wilton (11 miles south-west).

Near you in Newtown St Boswells

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Newtown Primary School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Tweedbank station, about 3.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Castle Holydean (2.5 miles south-west) and Commendators House Museum (2.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Bemersyde Moss and Eildon Hill North.

Map of Newtown St Boswells © OpenStreetMap contributors

FAQs for Newtown St Boswells

What happens after I send pictures?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Do you charge for travel?

There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Do you cover Newtown St Boswells?

Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Newtown St Boswells from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

What areas do you cover?

All of the Scottish Borders, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Can you repair an antique basin?

Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.

Is a chipped basin repairable?

Yes, very often. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.

How to look after the repair

A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:

  • Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
  • Get chips repaired early
  • Keep straighteners away from the basin
  • Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge

Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.

A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.

For landlords and businesses

For anyone letting property in or around Newtown St Boswells, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Why repair rather than replace?

A basin is normally fixed into a unit or tiled around, so replacing one disturbs more than you’d expect. A repair avoids that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise 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 Newtown St Boswells clients choose us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • We leave the room as we found it
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Fixed prices from your pictures

Read our prices page.

DIY kit or professional repair?

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

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