Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Preston, Scottish Borders
Sink repair in and around Preston: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips around the rim
- An original basin worth saving
Sink repair at your home in Preston
We match the glaze as well as the colour, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. We are frequently asked to fix a chipped vanity basin and cracks around the tap holes or waste, on antique & period basins, Belfast and butler sinks and vanity unit basins.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Location
- Preston (TD11)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Repair chips before they stain
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Why repair rather than replace?
A basin cracked through and leaking needs replacing. For chips and surface damage, repair is the better route. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Preston. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A fixed quote before you book
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our prices page.
Where we work around Preston
Preston is about 13 miles west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the Scottish Borders. Whether you’re in the middle of Preston or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Preston is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 35 miles away.
Our visits in TD11 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also work in Duns (2 miles south), Clockmill (3 miles south-west), Gavinton (3 miles south-west), Chirnside (5 miles east) and Grantshouse (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Preston
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Preston Church, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Knoll Hospital (2.5 miles south) and Cockburn Tower (1.7 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Duns Castle nature reserve and Duns Law.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Plumbing leaks
- A basin cracked through and leaking
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
What we are called out for in Preston
Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors chip the rim and front edge. Cracks tend to start near the tap holes and waste.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
Questions to ask before you book
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What protection goes down before work starts
- When it can be used again
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Nearby places to Preston
What else we do in Preston
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Common questions in Preston
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can you quote from pictures?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Can a chip in a sink be fixed?
Yes, very often. We shape and polish it to match the glaze.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How do I get a price for sink repair in Preston?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No. The repair is done in place, without disconnecting anything.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
