Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Sighthill, Edinburgh
Our repair technicians come to Sighthill for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A crack near the taps
- Crazing in the glaze
Sink repair in Sighthill without replacing anything
A chip on a basin is hard to ignore. We fill, shape and polish the damage to blend with the surrounding glaze. Whether it’s chips on a built-in basin and knocks from hair straighteners, we can help.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Sighthill (EH11, EH14, EH12)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Get a quote
For a price in Sighthill, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, especially in a matching suite. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- One price list for the entire UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our full price list.
Do you need sink repair in Sighthill?
Glaze crazing comes with age and temperature changes, and strong chemicals speed it up.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Chips on a built-in basin
- A crazed, tired basin
- Knocks from hair straighteners
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
When a repair is not the answer
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A basin cracked through and leaking
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Get chips repaired early
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
Treat the basin gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in and stain. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
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Our work in Sighthill
Sighthill is about 3 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We visit clients in Sighthill and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Our technicians cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh.
Every address in EH11, EH14 and EH12 is covered. You will find streets such as Calder Road, Sighthill Road and Westburn Avenue, all of which we cover. Other places close to Sighthill include Wester Hailes (1 mile south-east), The Calders (1 mile south-west), Broomhouse (1 mile north-east), Baberton (1 mile south) and Clovenstone (1 mile south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Around Sighthill
We visit homes around Edinburgh, Wester Hailes Education Centre and Merchiston Castle School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Wester Hailes station, about 0.5 miles south. A little further out are The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.6 miles north-west) and War Poets Collection (under half a mile north-west). For a walk, there is Craiglockhart Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Sighthill: your questions answered
Can a cracked sink be fixed?
Generally, if it is not leaking. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
How much does sink repair cost in Sighthill?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Sighthill. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- One picture of the whole basin
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can give you a fixed price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
