Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Smailholm, Scottish Borders
Sink repair for Smailholm, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- Fine cracks across the glaze
How we handle sink repair in Smailholm
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, matching the colour and gloss. Nothing is taken off the wall. If you’re dealing with chips from dropped toiletries and a crazed, tired basin, we can help, whatever the material.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Smailholm (TD5)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We protect the area around the basin.
- We clean and prepare the chip or crack.
- We fill it and shape it to the basin’s curve.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
What affects the price in Smailholm
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Smailholm. The price reflects:
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed quote
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- One picture of the whole basin
- Natural light rather than flash
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your TD5 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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What else we do in Smailholm
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we polish the repair to suit.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
Your questions about sink repair in Smailholm
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do you come to Smailholm?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Smailholm and the rest of the Scottish Borders. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Do you cover the entire of the Scottish Borders?
Everywhere in the UK, Smailholm included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed price includes everything.
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Repair or replace in Smailholm?
Basins are frequently built into vanity units or tiled in, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. Repairing it keeps everything as it is. Our sink repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Smailholm. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why book with us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour-matched on site
See our pricing.
Our work in Smailholm
Smailholm is about 10 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. From the centre of Smailholm to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Smailholm is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 34 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: TD5. Close by, we cover Gordon (4 miles north), Stichill (4 miles east), Maxton (5 miles south-west), St Boswells (5 miles south-west) and Earlston (5 miles west). Further out, we also cover Galashiels (10 miles west), Kelso (5 miles east), Selkirk (12 miles south-west), Jedburgh (10 miles south), Duns (14 miles north-east) and Melrose (7 miles west).
Around Smailholm
Typical jobs here are in homes near Smailholm Church and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Mellerstain House (1.6 miles north) and Kelso Hospital (4.9 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Brotherstone Hill and Bemersyde Moss.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- Widespread crazing
- Plumbing leaks
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Smailholm use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
