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Sink Repair in Torphin
Local sink repair for Torphin: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks starting at the waste
- A chipped basin edge
About our sink repair in Torphin
It’s not just the colour we match, it’s the gloss, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. We polish each repair to the basin’s shine. We work on antique & period basins, Belfast and butler sinks and ceramic & vitreous china basins, and people most frequently call us about a crack near the taps and chips on the rim or front edge.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Torphin (EH13, EH14)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need sink repair in Torphin
Most chips come from something dropped into the bowl, and some happen during bathroom refits.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips on a built-in basin
- Chips around the rim
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- Fine cracks across the glaze
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What preparation is included
- What aftercare is recommended
Repairs by material
Vitreous china
Ceramic basins have a fired, glassy surface. We polish repairs to match the glaze.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. Chips and scratches can be filled and matched, with colour mixed on site.
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Avoid abrasive pads
- Avoid strong bleach and descalers
- Do not stand heavy bottles on the edge
- Keep straighteners away from the basin
Wipe the basin over after use, and avoid strong bleach or descalers.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Nearby places to Torphin
More services for Torphin
Where we work around Torphin
Torphin is about 4 miles south-west of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Torphin or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Torphin is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
All of EH13 and EH14 is covered. From Torduff Road, Torphin Road and Woodhall Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Bonaly (1 mile east), Swanston (2 miles east), Milton Bridge (4 miles south-east), Silverburn (5 miles south) and Penicuik (5 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Torphin
Typical jobs here are in homes near Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh and Wester Hailes Education Centre, among other places. Torphin’s nearest station is Wester Hailes station, roughly 1.2 miles north. A little further out are War Poets Collection (1.8 miles north) and Craiglockhart Hydropathic (2 miles north-east). The countryside around Torphin includes Torphin Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a couple of hours for most chips in most cases. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- First the basin is cleaned and the damage checked.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- We colour-match the finish to the glaze.
- The repair is polished so it blends in.
- Typically the basin is back in use the same day or the next.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Your questions about sink repair in Torphin
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Normally, if it is not leaking. A crack that leaks right through typically means a new basin.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Can pets and children be at home?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes, carefully. Period basins are worth keeping, and we repair them sympathetically.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you cover Torphin?
We do. Technicians travel to Torphin from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Do you cover the entire of Edinburgh?
Everywhere in the UK, Torphin included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Landlord and trade work in Torphin
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Edinburgh and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Through cracks that let water out
- Crazing all over, which suits resurfacing
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Enamelled basins
- Vanity unit basins
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a basin can mean a plumber, new taps and a new waste and making good the tiling. A repair keeps the basin you have. Our sink repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why Torphin clients choose us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our prices page.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
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.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
