Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in South Portobello, Edinburgh
Damaged basin in South Portobello? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped vanity basin
- A crazed, tired basin
Sink repair in South Portobello without replacing anything
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we repair around makers’ marks where we can. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Whether it’s cracks around the tap holes or waste and a chipped vanity basin, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in South Portobello and across Edinburgh.
- Location
- South Portobello (EH15, EH8, EH7)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a couple of hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EH15 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Should you replace it?
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and it may not match the rest of the suite. A repair avoids all of that. Our sink repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for South Portobello. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in South Portobello
- A fixed quote before you book
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our prices page.
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Use gentle cleaners
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Get chips repaired early
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
South Portobello and nearby
South Portobello is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. South Portobello is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Our technicians cover all of EH15, EH8 and EH7 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Hope Lane, Pipe Lane and Beach Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Magdalene (1 mile south), Mountcastle (1 mile west), Brunstane (1 mile east), Northfield (1 mile west) and Bingham (1 mile south). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (3 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles west), Broughton (3 miles west) and Bellevue (3 miles west).
Near you in South Portobello
We visit homes around Abercorn Park, St John the Evangelist RC Church and 47 Figgate Lane pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Portobello High School (within half a mile west) and Portobello Library (within half a mile north). The closest station to South Portobello is Brunstane station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Craigmillar Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west). Not far away are Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Plumbing leaks
- Glaze crazing across the whole basin, where resurfacing is better
- Through cracks that let water out
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in South Portobello
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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.
Questions from South Portobello
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
What happens after I send pictures?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
How do I get a price for sink repair in South Portobello?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your EH15 postcode.
Do you charge for travel?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send photos.
Signs you need sink repair in South Portobello
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners chip the rim and front edge. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- An original basin worth saving
- Crazing in the glaze
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Knocks from hair straighteners
Before you book anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
- How to care for the finish
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What affects the price in South Portobello
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the photos on your phone. Make sure they show:
- A picture taken from further back
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
