Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Thornhill, Dumfries and Galloway
We travel to Thornhill for chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- An antique basin with chips
About Thornhill
Thornhill is about 13 miles north-west of Dumfries, in Dumfries and Galloway. 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 138 towns and villages in Dumfries and Galloway, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Thornhill to Glasgow (about 47 miles away).
Every address in DG3 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Drumlanrig Street, West Morton Street and St Cuthbert's Walk, all of which we cover. If you’re just outside Thornhill, we cover Keir Mill (2 miles south-west), Carronbridge (2 miles north), Penpont (2 miles west), Closeburn (2 miles south-east) and Wallaceton (5 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Dumfries (13 miles south-east), Moffat (14 miles north-east), Heathhall (13 miles south-east), Newbridge Drive (12 miles south-east), Lochmaben (15 miles south-east) and Troqueer (14 miles south-east).
Around Thornhill
Around Thornhill, we work in homes near Thornhill and Wallace Hall Academy and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Morton Castle (2.5 miles north) and Thornhill Hospital (within half a mile south). Not far away are Bellstane Loch.
Sink repair in Thornhill, done in place
We repair bathroom basins, cloakroom basins, vanity units and period basins, in ceramic, composite and enamel. Taps and wastes stay connected. We regularly repair Belfast and butler sinks, antique & period basins and vanity unit basins, and people most often call us about an original basin worth saving and crazing in the glaze.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Thornhill (DG3)
- Area hub
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Matching a discontinued basin can be impossible, especially in a matching suite. Repairing it keeps the suite together. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Thornhill. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Thornhill
- Same prices wherever you are
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our pricing.
Nearby places to Thornhill
What else we do in Thornhill
How it works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a couple of hours for most chips, including clearing up.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- The chip or crack is filled and shaped to match the basin.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- You can typically use the basin later that day or the next.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Clear the area around the damage
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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Common questions in Thornhill
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can you repair a chipped basin?
Yes. We fill the chip, colour-match it and polish it to the basin’s gloss.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you quote from photos?
Typically, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
In many cases. Send us photos and we will tell you.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can you keep the maker’s mark?
Yes. Where possible, we work around makers’ marks. Tell us about it when you send photos.
What we can’t put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Widespread crazing
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Through cracks that let water out
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Enamelled basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Antique & period basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
Different materials, different repairs
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. 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, with colour mixed on site.
How we price sink repair
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send photos for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the whole basin
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the basin, add your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Store toiletries on a shelf
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Repair chips before they stain
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy bottles or appliances into the basin.
Chips collect dirt and stain over time, so repairing them early keeps the job simple.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Thornhill
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
