Scottish Borders · Scotland
Sink Repair in Stirches
We travel to Stirches for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- An antique basin with chips
- A chipped vanity basin
Sink repair in Stirches, done in place
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, whatever they’re made of. There is no plumbing to disconnect. Common call-outs are for damage from dropped bottles or hair tools and an antique basin with chips, in enamelled basins, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Stirches (TD9)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Use gentle cleaners
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
Keep hair straighteners and heavy bottles away from the basin edge, to avoid new chips.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Early repair keeps it a small job.
The process
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- The basin can normally be used later that day or the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
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Common questions in Stirches
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
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.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole basin and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
What sink repair costs
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from pictures
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
For a price in Stirches, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
What a repair can’t fix
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Leaks from the fittings
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
About Stirches
Stirches is about 1 mile north-west of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. From the centre of Stirches to the outlying streets, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 39 miles away.
We cover every part of TD9 and the streets around it. You’ll find streets such as Bowden Road, Stirches Road and Atkinson Road. Other places close to Stirches include Wilton (1 mile south), Hawick (1 mile south-east), Wilton Dean (1 mile south-west), Burnfoot (1 mile east) and Woll (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Galashiels (12 miles north), Selkirk (8 miles north), Jedburgh (10 miles east), Melrose (12 miles north), Earlston (15 miles north) and Langlee (12 miles north).
Near you in Stirches
Around Stirches, we work in homes near Hawick High School, Wilton Parish Church and The Bourtree pub, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Borders Textile Towerhouse (0.9 miles south) and Hawick Community Hospital (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Stirches includes Ashkirk Hill and Ashkirk Loch.
Do you need sink repair in Stirches?
Basins take knocks every day: bottles, hair straighteners and razors chip the rim and front edge. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A crazed, tired basin
- An antique basin with chips
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Knocks from hair straighteners
What to look for in a quote
- What aftercare is recommended
- If travel is included in the price
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Repair or replace in Stirches?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and repairs to the tiles or vanity unit. A repair leaves everything in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why us?
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our pricing.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
