Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Sandwick, Shetland Islands
Our technicians come to Sandwick for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Chips around the rim
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Sink repair at your home in Sandwick
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. The chip is filled, shaped and polished so it blends into the glaze. We work on antique & period basins, vanity unit basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and common reasons people get in touch are a period basin that needs restoring and cracks starting at the waste.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Sandwick (ZE2)
- Area hub
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Sandwick questions
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
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When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- Leaks from the fittings
- A basin cracked through and leaking
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Sandwick
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
Repair or replace in Sandwick?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. Repairing it keeps the basin you have. Our sink repair starts from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Sandwick clients choose us
- One visit for most repairs
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our full price list.
Common problems we fix in Sandwick
Fine crazing in the glaze is generally down to age, and strong chemicals speed it up.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- An antique basin with chips
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A chipped vanity basin
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether they match the colour on site
- If travel is included in the price
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- The colour is matched by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Get chips repaired early
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
A quick wipe after use helps, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Sandwick and the surrounding area
Sandwick is in the Shetland Islands. Clients in Sandwick get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Sandwick is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands where we work.
Every address in ZE2 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Central Park, Parklands and Aestbrek. We also travel to Hoswick (1 mile west), Mail (2 miles north), Levenwick (2 miles south-west), Bremirehoull (3 miles north) and Bigton (3 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Lerwick (11 miles north), Sound (10 miles north) and Scalloway (10 miles north). As one of the bigger places in the Shetland Islands, Sandwick sees plenty of our work. If you are somewhere remote, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.
Near you in Sandwick
Our clients here include homes close to Stove, among other places. Green spaces nearby include Loch of Vatsetter.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Sandwick. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
There are no surprise 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.
Quotes from your pictures
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
