Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sink Repair for Pierowall homes
Sink repair across Pierowall and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Crazing in the glaze
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
Sink repair at your home in Pierowall
We repair chips, cracks and crazing in ceramic basins and vanity units, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. The basin stays on the wall. We’re often asked to fix fine cracks across the glaze and an antique basin with chips, across enamelled basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and antique & period basins.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Pierowall (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Common questions in Pierowall
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
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. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you come to Pierowall?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Pierowall. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Send us photos and we will tell you.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Pierowall. The price comes down to:
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole basin
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- What it’s made of, if you know
If you are in Pierowall and want a price, photos 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.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- The basin can typically be used later that day or the day after.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Pierowall
Fine crazing in the glaze is normally down to age, and harsh cleaners can make it worse.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- An original basin worth saving
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A chipped vanity basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who turns up on the day
Towns and villages near Pierowall
What else we do in Pierowall
Pierowall and the surrounding area
Pierowall is about 24 miles north of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Whether you’re in the middle of Pierowall or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Pierowall is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
We cover every part of KW17 and the streets around it. Local streets include Gillpier Road, Howanbrek and Hirstquoy, all of which we cover. Other places close to Pierowall include Rackwick (1 mile north), Brinian (13 miles south), Broughtown (14 miles east), Evie (15 miles south) and Lady (16 miles east). As one of the bigger places in the Orkney Islands, Pierowall sees plenty of our work. For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Landmarks near Pierowall
Typical jobs here are in homes near Baptist Church. Nearby you will also find Noltland Castle (1 mile west). For a walk, there is North Hill RSPB reserve and Loch Saintear.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use gentle cleaners
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it doesn’t get chipped again.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Repairing versus replacing in Pierowall
Swapping a basin often brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. A repair avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
What you get with us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No need to remove anything
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
