Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sink & basin repair in Upper Sanday, Orkney Islands
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins at your home in Upper Sanday, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A period basin that needs restoring
- Damage from dropped bottles or hair tools
Should you replace it?
Finding the same basin again is not always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Upper Sanday. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our full price list.
How we handle sink repair in Upper Sanday
From cloakroom basins to period pieces, in ceramic, composite and enamel. There is no plumbing to disconnect. Whether it’s fine cracks across the glaze and a crack near the taps, we can usually put it right, on enamelled basins, vanity unit basins and Belfast and butler sinks alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Upper Sanday (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Upper Sanday and the surrounding area
Upper Sanday is about 7 miles south-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our repair technicians cover 51 places in the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of KW17 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Toab (2 miles north), Tankerness (3 miles north), St Mary's (3 miles west), Burray Village (6 miles south-west) and Kirkwall (7 miles north-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Local landmarks in Upper Sanday
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Campston. Other landmarks nearby include Graemeshall Museum (3.1 miles west). For a walk, there is Eves Loch.
When a repair is not the answer
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A basin that moves on its brackets
- Widespread crazing
- A basin cracked through and leaking
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Upper Sanday
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Vanity unit basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Enamelled basins
Nearby places to Upper Sanday
What else we do in Upper Sanday
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Upper Sanday. The price reflects:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
- How hard the colour is to match
There are no surprise 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.
How to get a fixed quote
Phone pictures are fine. Ensure they show:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the entire basin
- The material, if you know it
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a couple of hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We start by cleaning the basin and assessing the damage.
- We fill the chip or crack and shape it to the original profile.
- The finish is matched to the glaze.
- We polish it into the surrounding surface.
- You can typically use the basin later that day or the next.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Upper Sanday: your questions answered
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. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Do you need to take the basin off the wall?
No, it stays where it is. We protect the area around it and work in place.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Do you restore period basins?
Yes. We repair around makers’ marks where we can. Mention it when you ask for a quote.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you repair a cracked basin?
Frequently. Send us photos and we’ll tell you.
Landlord and trade work in Upper Sanday
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Cast mineral and resin basins are common in vanity units. They repair well, with colour mixed on site.
Period and antique
Older basins may have crazing, chips and makers’ marks. We repair them sympathetically and leave the character intact.
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff:
- Use gentle cleaners
- Use mild cleaners only
- Use a heat mat for hair tools
- Fittings shouldn’t be over-tightened
Wipe the basin over after use, and steer clear of harsh chemicals.
Cracks by the tap holes can grow, so it’s worth having it checked quickly. If water is getting through, isolate the basin until it’s seen to.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
