Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in St Boswells, Scottish Borders
Sink repair in and around St Boswells: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- A chipped vanity basin
Sink repair at your home in St Boswells
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. We work on antique & period basins, enamelled basins and vanity unit basins, and common reasons people contact us are chips on a built-in basin and cracks around the tap holes or waste.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- St Boswells (TD6)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Ask a plumber not to overtighten fittings
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, so it does not get chipped again.
A crack near the taps can spread, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
Common problems we fix in St Boswells
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
Look out for these signs:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- Crazing in the glaze
- An original basin worth saving
- Cracks starting at the waste
What your quote should include
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if they find more damage
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Leaks from the fittings
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Covering St Boswells
St Boswells is about 7 miles south-east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Customers in St Boswells get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders. We work right across the region, from St Boswells to Edinburgh (34 miles away).
Here we cover the TD6 postcode area. Local streets include Main Street, Southfield and Weirgate Avenue, and we cover them all. Being close to the A699, St Boswells is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Greycrook (1 mile south-east), Maxton (1 mile south-east), Newtown St Boswells (1 mile west), Bowden (3 miles west) and Newstead (3 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (7 miles north-west), Hawick (12 miles south-west), Kelso (8 miles east), Selkirk (8 miles west), Jedburgh (7 miles south-east) and Wilton (12 miles south-west).
Around St Boswells
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Boswells Church, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Commendators House Museum (3.6 miles north-west) and Castle Holydean (3.7 miles west). Open spaces near St Boswells include Eildon Hill North and Bemersyde Moss.
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- The area is degreased and keyed.
- We build up the filler and sand it flush.
- We match the colour and the gloss.
- We clear away and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in St Boswells
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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why book with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colour-matched on site
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our prices page.
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
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’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:
- One picture of the whole basin
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
For a price in St Boswells, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Places near St Boswells
What else we do in St Boswells
St Boswells questions
Do you come to St Boswells?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to St Boswells and the rest of the Scottish Borders. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Which areas do you work in?
The whole UK, including all of the Scottish Borders. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
