Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sink Repair in Settiscarth
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Settiscarth. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Sink repair at your home in Settiscarth
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. Our repair technicians work on vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and Belfast and butler sinks, and the jobs we see most are damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and cracks around the tap holes or waste.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Settiscarth (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Settiscarth?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Settiscarth
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Colour-matched on site
- One price list for the entire UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our pricing.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Through cracks that let water out
- Widespread crazing
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
What we do, step by step
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a couple of hours for most chips. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for 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, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
When to call us in Settiscarth
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, along with damage during fitting.
Most people get in touch after spotting one of these:
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips around the rim
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Fine cracks across the glaze
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What happens if they find more damage
- What prep work is covered
- Whether a trained technician does the job
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
More services for Settiscarth
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Covering Settiscarth
Settiscarth is about 7 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. Settiscarth is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Every address in KW17 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Other places close to Settiscarth include Norseman (1 mile east), Isbister (2 miles east), Harray (3 miles west), Bimbister (3 miles south-west) and Finstown (3 miles south). If you are somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Around Settiscarth
Other landmarks nearby include Corrigall Farm Museum (2.5 miles west) and Langskaill House (4.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Settiscarth include Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Loch of Brockan.
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Use mild cleaners only
- Have new chips repaired quickly
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
An unrepaired chip soon stains, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Questions from Settiscarth
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK. Prices don’t change with location.
What does sink repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Often. Send us photos and we’ll tell you.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you work in Settiscarth?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Settiscarth for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can tenants book a repair?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
