Highland · Scotland
Sink Repair for Tain homes
Sink repair across Tain and nearby, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An original basin worth saving
- Chips on the rim or front edge
Sink repair in Tain without replacing anything
We match the glaze as well as the colour. Repairs are polished to the same shine. We are frequently asked to fix knocks from hair straighteners and cracks around the tap holes or waste, in antique & period basins, ceramic & vitreous china basins and enamelled basins.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Tain (IV19)
- Region
- Highland
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Tain: your questions answered
Can you repair an antique basin?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, and that includes Tain. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Send us pictures and we will tell you.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tain
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, we check the basin is firm and dry.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
- A crack that leaks right through the basin
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
DIY kit or professional repair?
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.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Common problems we fix in Tain
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, so chips are common. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- A crack near the taps
- A chipped vanity basin
Comparing quotes
- If travel is included in the price
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How to look after the finish
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
About Tain
Tain is about 24 miles north of Inverness, in Highland. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Tain is one of 253 towns and villages in Highland we cover.
Jobs in IV19 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We regularly work on streets such as Market Street, High Street and Station Road. Main roads around Tain include the A9 and B9174, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include Arabella (4 miles south-east), Hill of Fearn (4 miles south-east), Kildary (4 miles south), Fearn (5 miles south-east) and Edderton (5 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Alness (11 miles south-west), Dornoch (5 miles north), Invergordon (9 miles south-west), Golspie (12 miles north), Cromarty (9 miles south) and Evanton (14 miles south-west). Tain is one of the larger places we cover in Highland. If you are somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
What’s near Tain
Around Tain, we work in homes near Tain and Tain Royal Academy, among other places. Tain has its own railway station: Tain station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Tain and District Museum (less than half a mile north-east) and Dornoch Castle (4.9 miles north). For a walk, there is Loch Eye.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, and the colour is mixed to suit.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Do not overtighten taps
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so the sooner it’s repaired, the better.
Repair or replace in Tain?
A new basin may mean new taps, a new waste and new tiling, and it may not match the rest of the suite. Repairing it avoids those problems. Our sink repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Tain. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Nothing taken out or refitted
See our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
