Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink Repair in Stichill
Sink repair in Stichill without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- An original basin worth saving
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Widespread crazing
- Leaks from the fittings
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
How we handle sink repair in Stichill
Chipped, cracked and crazed basins and vanity units can be repaired, with the colour and shine matched to the basin. Nothing is taken off the wall. If you are dealing with chips on the rim or front edge and cracks around the tap holes or waste, we can usually put it right, on Belfast and butler sinks, ceramic & vitreous china basins and vanity unit basins alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Stichill (TD5)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a hard, glassy glaze. The gloss is what makes a repair blend in, so we polish the repair to suit.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Why repair rather than replace?
Swapping a basin frequently brings new taps, a new waste and tiling work, and if it’s part of a suite, it may not match. Repairing it avoids those problems. Our sink repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why us?
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Everything repaired in place
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our full price list.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Questions from Stichill
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Stichill.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Are there extra charges for Stichill?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
What affects the price in Stichill
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A picture taken from further back
Most customers in Stichill get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Use gentle cleaners
- Get chips repaired early
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Stichill and the surrounding area
Stichill is about 14 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We visit homes and businesses in Stichill and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. We work in all 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Stichill to Edinburgh (36 miles away).
Every address in TD5 is within our area. If you’re just outside Stichill, we cover Ednam (2 miles south-east), Kelso (3 miles south), Sprouston (3 miles south-east), Eccles (4 miles north-east) and Smailholm (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Galashiels (14 miles west), Jedburgh (12 miles south), Duns (10 miles north-east), Melrose (11 miles west), Earlston (9 miles west) and Lauder (13 miles north-west).
Near you in Stichill
Around Stichill, we work in homes near Kelso High School and United Presbyterian Church and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Kelso Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Hume Castle (2 miles north-west).
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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