Shetland Islands · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Sound, Shetland Islands
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for householders, landlords and businesses in Sound. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- A crack near the taps
Sink repair in Sound, done in place
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, we can resurface it in place, giving it an even new finish. Common call-outs are for an antique basin with chips and crazing in the glaze, in vanity unit basins, antique & period basins and enamelled basins.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Sound (ZE1)
- Area hub
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Landlord and trade work in Sound
For anyone letting property in or around Sound, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Repair or replace: which is better?
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. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sound
- We leave the room as we found it
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our prices page.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Send photos for a quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A photo taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
If you’re in Sound and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Signs you need sink repair in Sound
Dropped glass bottles and heavy toiletries are the usual cause of chips, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A crack near the taps
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A chipped basin edge
- A chipped vanity basin
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What protection goes down before work starts
Questions from Sound
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes. The chip is filled, matched and polished.
What happens next?
You will get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across the Shetland Islands.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
How much does sink repair cost in Sound?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
How do I book?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
Use gentle cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Nearby places to Sound
What else we do in Sound
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a couple of hours for most chips.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- Next we fill the damage and shape it to the basin’s profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- The basin can typically be used later that day or the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your ZE1 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Sound and nearby
Sound is about 1 mile south-west of Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands. Anywhere in ZE1, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover 63 places across the Shetland Islands.
Jobs in ZE1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Quoys Road, South Road and Oversund Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Sound, we cover Lerwick (1 mile north-east), Gulberwick (2 miles south-west), Gremista (2 miles north), Grindiscol (2 miles east) and Heogan (2 miles north-east). Sound is one of the larger places we cover in the Shetland Islands. If you are somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Around Sound
In Sound, that means homes near Gilbertson Park, St Ringan's United Free Church and Anderson High School, among other places. Nearby you will also find Gilbert Bain Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Shetland Museum (1.2 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Hill of Berry and Clickimin Loch.
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Widespread crazing
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
