Edinburgh · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Swanston, Edinburgh
Sink repair across Swanston and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- An original basin worth saving
Repairing versus replacing in Swanston
Basins are frequently built into vanity units or tiled in, so changing one disturbs the surroundings. A repair avoids that. Prices start from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Everything repaired in place
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our prices page.
Sink repair in Swanston without replacing anything
When a basin is worn or crazed all over, we can resurface it in place, for a fresh, even finish. We regularly repair antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins, and the jobs we see most are chips on a built-in basin and chips around the rim.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Swanston (EH10)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we’re called out for in Swanston
Basins are right where bottles and hair tools get dropped, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
Common reasons people in Swanston contact us are:
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Questions to ask before you book
- What prep work is covered
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How changes to the job are handled
- What protection goes down before work starts
Landlords, agents and businesses in Swanston
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Edinburgh and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
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What we do, step by step
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a couple of hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish the repair to blend it in.
- You can usually use the basin later that day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole basin, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
About Swanston
Swanston is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We travel to homes and businesses in Swanston, so there is no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
We cover every part of the EH10 postcode area and the streets around it. If you’re just outside Swanston, we cover Bonaly (2 miles west), Torphin (2 miles west), Milton Bridge (3 miles south), Penicuik (4 miles south) and Silverburn (5 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (6 miles north), Greenside (5 miles north), Broughton (5 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Swanston
Around Swanston, we work in homes near Fairmilehead Church and Firrhill High School, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Merchiston Tower (2.8 miles north) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (0.9 miles north-east). Open spaces near Swanston include Caerketton Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
What we can’t put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Swanston
- Vanity unit basins
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
FAQs for Swanston
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Surface cracks can generally be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
What your basin is made of matters
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
- Access to the area
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the whole basin
For a price in Swanston, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Use mild cleaners only
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Repair chips before they stain
Don’t rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it does not get chipped again.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so get it looked at early. If it’s leaking, turn off the water to the basin until it’s checked.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
