Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sink Repair for Tankerness homes
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins for homes and businesses in Tankerness and across the Orkney Islands. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- A period basin that needs restoring
Sink repair at your home in Tankerness
Antique and period basins are worth repairing, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. Replacing them with something similar can be difficult. We work on Belfast and butler sinks, antique & period basins and enamelled basins, and common reasons people contact us are chips on the rim or front edge and chips from dropped toiletries.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Tankerness (KW17)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Tankerness and the surrounding area
Tankerness is about 4 miles east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover all 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands.
All of KW17 is within our area. Other places close to Tankerness include Toab (1 mile south), Upper Sanday (3 miles south), Kirkwall (4 miles west), St Mary's (5 miles south-west) and Balfour (6 miles north-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
What’s near Tankerness
Our customers here include homes close to St Andrew's Burial-Ground, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Balfour Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Bishop's Palace (4.5 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Mull Head Nature Reserve and Loch of Tankerness.
What else we do in Tankerness
Landlord and trade work in Tankerness
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Use gentle cleaners
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Don’t stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Do not overtighten taps
A quick wipe after use helps, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
A crack near the taps can spread, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
Repairing versus replacing in Tankerness
If the basin is cracked right through and leaking, replacement is usually the answer. For chips, surface cracks and crazing, a repair is typically best. Our sink repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
What you get with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our pricing.
What your basin is made of matters
Period and antique
Period basins often have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
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.
Tankerness: your questions answered
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Do you come to Tankerness?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Tankerness. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you cover the entire of the Orkney Islands?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Tankerness. Our prices are the same everywhere.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
The process
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It usually takes a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We clean the basin and check the damage.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- The finish is matched 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 children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Make sure the area is dry
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Do you need sink repair in Tankerness?
Fine crazing in the glaze is normally down to age, and strong chemicals speed it up.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- An original basin worth saving
- Cracks around the tap holes or waste
- Knocks from hair straighteners
What to look for in a quote
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How the colour is matched
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One picture of the entire basin
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
