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Sink & basin repair in Riccarton, Edinburgh
Sink repair in and around Riccarton: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips around the rim
Sink repair at your home in Riccarton
Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Our repair technicians work on Belfast and butler sinks, vanity unit basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and people most often call us about a chipped vanity basin and a crack near the taps.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Riccarton (EH14)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Riccarton
Riccarton is about 5 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Customers in Riccarton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Riccarton is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH14. Whether you live on Research Avenue North, Hermiston Walk and Calder Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Riccarton, we cover Hermiston (1 mile north), Warriston (1 mile south-west), Gogar (1 mile north), Maybury (2 miles north) and West Craigs (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (5 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (7 miles north-east), Greenside (6 miles north-east), Broughton (6 miles north-east) and Bellevue (6 miles north-east).
Around Riccarton
We visit homes around Wester Hailes Education Centre and the streets around them. Riccarton’s nearest station is Edinburgh Park station, roughly 1 mile north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Corstorphine Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Craigcrook Castle (3.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Warklaw Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Do you need sink repair in Riccarton?
Fittings tightened too hard strain the basin, and cracks can start at the tap holes.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A crazed, tired basin
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually do the work
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price covers travel
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Use mild cleaners only
- Get chips repaired early
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Store toiletries on a shelf
Go gently for the first few days, then clean it with mild products. Keep heavy bottles and hot hair tools off the rim.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin, which can stain the repair area. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Riccarton questions
Do you cover Riccarton?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Riccarton for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Will you remove the sink?
No, it stays where it is. We protect the area around it and work in place.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Send us photos and we’ll tell you.
What happens on the day
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Riccarton, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
What affects the price in Riccarton
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the whole basin
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For anyone letting property in or around Riccarton, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Through cracks that let water out
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Plumbing leaks
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
What else we do in Riccarton
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
