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Sink & basin repair in Parkhead, Edinburgh
Sink repair across Parkhead and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
How we handle sink repair in Parkhead
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. We regularly repair ceramic & vitreous china basins, vanity unit basins and enamelled basins, and people most frequently call us about fine cracks across the glaze and a chipped basin edge.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Parkhead and across Edinburgh.
- Where
- Parkhead (EH14, EH11)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Repair chips before they stain
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.
Also in Parkhead
Repair or replace in Parkhead?
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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t 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.
What you get with us
- Work done at your home or business
- No extra charge for your area
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our pricing.
What affects the price in Parkhead
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Parkhead. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- One picture of the whole basin
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- What it’s made of, if you know
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
The process
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It usually takes a couple of hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- Generally the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Parkhead
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
FAQs for Parkhead
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Are there extra charges for Parkhead?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Parkhead?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaks from the fittings
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
Parkhead and the surrounding area
Parkhead is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Parkhead or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Parkhead is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Every address in EH14 and EH11 is covered. Local streets include Redhall Road, New Mart Road and Longstone Road. Parkhead is on the A71, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Parkhead, we cover Longstone (1 mile south-west), Redhall (1 mile south-east), Kingsknowe (1 mile south), Chesser (1 mile north-east) and Saughton (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east), Bellevue (4 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Around Parkhead
Typical jobs here are in homes near Merchiston Castle School, Saughton Park and Cross Keys Tavern and the streets around them. Nearby too are Firrhill High School (1.1 miles south-east), Balgreen Primary School (1 mile north) and Edinburgh (less than half a mile west). There’s a railway station in Parkhead itself: Kingsknowe station. Further afield, we also cover the area around War Poets Collection (1.2 miles west) and Merchiston Tower (1.8 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Craiglockhart Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Common problems we fix in Parkhead
Bathroom basins get knocked all the time: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks often start around the taps and waste.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- A chipped basin edge
- A chipped vanity basin
Comparing quotes
- How to care for the finish
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How the colour is matched
- If travel is included in the price
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
