South Lanarkshire · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Scottish Borders, South Lanarkshire
We travel to Scottish Borders for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Crazing in the glaze
- Cracks starting at the waste
Sink repair in Scottish Borders without replacing anything
We match the glaze as well as the colour. Repairs are polished to the same shine. We’re often asked to fix a period basin that needs restoring and a crack near the taps, on enamelled basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and Belfast and butler sinks.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Scottish Borders (ML12)
- Area hub
- South Lanarkshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Scottish Borders. The price reflects:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
The process
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a couple of hours for most chips.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
Send us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Scottish Borders, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Advice
Questions from Scottish Borders
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Frequently. Photos let us say whether it’s repairable.
Do you charge for travel?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
How much does sink repair cost in Scottish Borders?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed price. You’re under no obligation.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. A repair leaves everything in place. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Scottish Borders
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Colour-matched on site
See our prices page.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Get chips repaired early
- Use mild cleaners only
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Do you need sink repair in Scottish Borders?
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, so chips are common. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- An original basin worth saving
Before booking anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What aftercare is recommended
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
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.
About Scottish Borders
Scottish Borders is about 22 miles south-east of Carluke, in South Lanarkshire. Jobs in Scottish Borders are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Scottish Borders is one of 139 places in South Lanarkshire where we work. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 31 miles away.
Jobs in ML12 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Scottish Borders is on the A701, so it’s easy for us to reach. Nearby, we also work in Broughton (7 miles north), Coulter (7 miles north-west), Biggar (8 miles north-west), Skirling (9 miles north) and Symington (9 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Scottish Borders
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Tweedsmuir Parish Church and Crook Inn and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Oliver Castle (0.9 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s Glenwhappen Rig.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Widespread crazing
- Plumbing leaks
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Scottish Borders as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Other services in Scottish Borders
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
