Northumberland · England
Sink & basin repair in Scottish Borders, Northumberland
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Scottish Borders, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- A chipped basin edge
Sink repair in Scottish Borders, done in place
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. If you are dealing with fine cracks across the glaze and a chipped vanity basin, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Scottish Borders (TD12)
- County
- Northumberland
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. Try to include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
Scottish Borders and nearby
Scottish Borders is about 13 miles south-west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, in Northumberland. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Scottish Borders is one of 189 towns and villages in Northumberland where we work. Our jobs stretch from Scottish Borders to Edinburgh (41 miles away).
Our visits in TD12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Montague Avenue and Crooks Avenue or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Scottish Borders: Coldstream (1 mile south-east), Wark (2 miles south), Birgham (2 miles south-west), Cornhill on Tweed (3 miles south-east) and Leitholm (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Berwick-upon-Tweed (13 miles north-east), Wooler (13 miles south-east), East Ord (12 miles north-east) and Spittal (13 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Scottish Borders
In Scottish Borders, that means homes near The Hirsel. Other landmarks nearby include Coldstream Cottage Hospital (1.3 miles south-east) and Hirsel Homestead Museum & Craft Centre (0.5 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Lake of the Hirsel.
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. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Scottish Borders clients choose us
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our prices page.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
The process
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow a few hours from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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Common problems we fix in Scottish Borders
Overtightened taps and wastes put stress on the ceramic, which can crack it around the holes.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Fine cracks across the glaze
What to look for in a quote
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
What a repair cannot fix
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Repair chips before they stain
- Use mild cleaners only
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Your questions about sink repair in Scottish Borders
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
In many cases. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you come to Scottish Borders?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Scottish Borders. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
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