Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Slateford, Edinburgh
Sink repair across Slateford and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Sink repair in Slateford, done in place
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. We regularly repair vanity unit basins, enamelled basins and antique & period basins, and common reasons people get in touch are an antique basin with chips and a crack near the taps.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Slateford (EH14, EH11, EH10)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For anyone letting property in or around Slateford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the whole basin
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Get chips repaired early
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Early repair keeps it a small job.
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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What a repair can’t fix
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Leaks from the fittings
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
Slateford and nearby
Slateford is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Slateford or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH14, EH11 and EH10. Whether you live on Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Ford's Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Chesser (1 mile west), Gorgie (1 mile north-east), Polwarth (1 mile east), Shandon (1 mile north-east) and Redhall (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Around Slateford
Around Slateford, we work in homes near Firrhill High School, Saughton Park and Gabrielle Keiller Library. Nearby too are Cross Keys Tavern (0.5 miles south-west), Iain Tomlin School of Music (1.1 miles east), St. Cuthbert's Catholic Church (within half a mile north-east) and Craiglockhart Primary School (0.6 miles north-east). There’s a railway station in Slateford itself: Slateford station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.7 miles south) and Waverley Mall (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Our sink repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Slateford
- Everything repaired in place
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We leave the room as we found it
See our pricing.
Slateford: your questions answered
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Surface cracks can generally be repaired. A crack that leaks right through normally means a new basin.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire basin and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
