Highland · Scotland
Sink Repair for Tongue homes
Sink repair in and around Tongue: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Chips from dropped toiletries
How we price sink repair
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your photos
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Sink repair in Tongue without replacing anything
A chipped basin is one of the most noticeable bits of damage in a bathroom. The chip is filled, shaped and polished to blend with the surrounding glaze. Typical jobs include a chipped vanity basin and a chipped basin edge, on vanity unit basins, Belfast and butler sinks and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Tongue (IV27)
- Region
- Highland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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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.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
The process
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It normally takes a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- 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.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- The basin can typically be used later that day or the day after.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear the area around the damage
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
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How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
- Use gentle cleaners
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
- Repair chips before they stain
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, to avoid new chips.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin and stain. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
When to call us in Tongue
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything, from glass bottles to hairdryers. Fittings that are overtightened can also crack the ceramic.
The things customers generally mention when they call are:
- Chips on the rim or front edge
- An original basin worth saving
- Fine cracks across the glaze
- Chips from dropped toiletries
What to look for in a quote
- How the room is protected while they work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if they find more damage
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Through cracks that let water out
- A basin coming away from the wall (that needs refixing)
- Widespread crazing
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Antique & period basins
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Where we work around Tongue
Tongue is about 33 miles west of Thurso, in Highland. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 253 places across Highland.
Here we cover the IV27 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Varich Place and Loyal Terrace. Nearby, we also work in Melness (4 miles north), Am Blàran Odhar (8 miles north-east), Smoo (13 miles north-west), Altnaharra (13 miles south) and Diuranais (14 miles north-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Local landmarks in Tongue
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Andrew's Church, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Castle Varrich (0.7 miles west). The countryside around Tongue includes Cnoc an Fhreiceadain and Lochan Hakel.
Your questions about sink repair in Tongue
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Highland.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is a crack in a basin repairable?
Surface cracks can generally be repaired. If it leaks through, replacement is normally better.
Repair or replace in Tongue?
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. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tongue
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One visit for most repairs
- Same prices wherever you are
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our prices page.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Tongue, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
