Scottish Borders · Scotland

Sink Repair in Oxnam

Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Oxnam, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on a built-in basin
  • A crack near the taps
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Sink repair near Oxnam

About our sink repair in Oxnam

If the entire basin is crazed or worn, we can resurface it in place, giving it an even new finish. If you’re dealing with chips from dropped toiletries and crazing in the glaze, we can help, on vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks alike.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Location
Oxnam (TD8)
Area hub
Scottish Borders
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Ceramic basin repaired, before and after

Oxnam questions

Do I need to be at home?

Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.

How do I get a price for sink repair in Oxnam?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Do you come to Oxnam?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Oxnam and the rest of the Scottish Borders. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Will you remove the sink?

Not at all. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.

What areas do you cover?

We cover the entire UK, including Oxnam and the rest of the Scottish Borders. Just include your postcode and we’ll offer you dates.

When can you do it?

It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.

Can a cracked sink be fixed?

Surface cracks can normally be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.

Repairing versus replacing in Oxnam

Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.

Why book with us

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • Every repair guaranteed for a year
  • Colour-matched on site

Read our pricing.

What we’re called out for in Oxnam

A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.

Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:

  • Chips around the rim
  • Knocks from hair straighteners
  • Crazing in the glaze
  • Cracks around the tap holes or waste

Before you book anyone

  • Who will actually do the work
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • How changes to the job are handled

Choosing a repair company

Honest limits

Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:

  • A basin that moves on its brackets
  • Leaks from the fittings
  • A basin cracked through and leaking

If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.

Materials we repair

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

How the visit works

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a couple of hours for most chips in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.

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

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Clear the area around the damage

Get a quote

Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your TD8 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

For anyone letting property in or around Oxnam, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

What your basin is made of matters

Composite and resin

Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.

Period and antique

Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.

Keeping it looking good

Nothing complicated is needed:

  • Use gentle cleaners
  • Store toiletries on a shelf
  • Use a heat mat for hair tools
  • Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings

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

Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:

  • The material
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How much damage there is
  • The colour and finish to match

No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Quotes from your photos

When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:

  • One picture of the whole basin
  • The material, if you know it
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Oxnam and the surrounding area

Oxnam is about 12 miles east of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We work in all 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders. We work right across the region, from Oxnam to Edinburgh (44 miles away).

We work across the TD8 postcode area. Other places close to Oxnam include Jedburgh (3 miles north-west), Nisbet (5 miles north), Ancrum (6 miles north-west), Morebattle (6 miles north-east) and Roxburgh (8 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Hawick (12 miles west), Kelso (10 miles north), Selkirk (15 miles north-west), Wilton (12 miles west), Melrose (14 miles north-west) and Earlston (15 miles north-west).

Landmarks near Oxnam

In Oxnam, that means homes near Oxnam Parish Church. A little further out are Ferniehirst Castle (2.8 miles west) and Jedburgh Abbey Museum (3.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Whitton Loch.

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