Orkney Islands · Scotland
Sink Repair for Widewall homes
Fixed-price sink repair in Widewall and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips around the rim
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Repair chips before they stain
- Keep heavy bottles off the rim
- Use gentle cleaners
- Don’t rest hot hair tools on the basin
Do not rest hot hair tools or heavy bottles on the rim, so it does not get chipped again.
Chips near the waste or taps can let water in. Early repair keeps it a small job.
Sink repair at your home in Widewall
We match the glaze as well as the colour, since a matt patch on a glossy basin is obvious. Repairs are polished to the same shine. We work on ceramic & vitreous china basins, Belfast and butler sinks and vanity unit basins, and people most frequently call us about a crazed, tired basin and chips from dropped toiletries.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Widewall (KW17)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Widewall
Widewall is about 12 miles south of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover 51 places across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in KW17 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. With the B9042 close by, Widewall is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include St Margaret's Hope (2 miles north-east), Grimness (3 miles north-east), Burray Village (4 miles north-east), St Mary's (7 miles north) and Lyness (8 miles west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in Widewall
Further afield, we also cover the area around W Hourston Blacksmiths Museum (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Widewall includes Mill Pond and Ward Hill.
Nearby places to Widewall
Other services in Widewall
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
What we’re called out for in Widewall
A basin sits at just the right height to be hit by everything. Overtightened fittings can crack ceramic too.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Damage to a basin in a vanity unit
- Chips from dropped toiletries
- A chipped basin edge
- Crazing in the glaze
What to look for in a quote
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How long it needs to cure
- If travel is included in the price
- What prep work is covered
Different materials, different repairs
Vitreous china
Most basins are vitreous china with a hard, glossy glaze. Matching that shine is the key to a good repair, so we finish the repair to the same sheen.
Composite and resin
Many vanity units have resin or composite basins. They repair well, and the colour is mixed to suit.
What a repair can’t fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- A basin cracked through and leaking
- Glaze crazing across the entire basin, where resurfacing is better
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Antique & period basins
- Vanity unit basins
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Widewall: your questions answered
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a chipped basin repairable?
Yes, very often. The repair is shaped and polished to blend in.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you cover Widewall?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Widewall from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Why repair rather than replace?
Finding the same basin again isn’t always possible, particularly if it matches the toilet and bath. A repair keeps your suite matching. Our sink repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Widewall
- No extra charge for your area
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our pricing.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow a couple of hours for most chips, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We check the basin is secure and not leaking.
- We degrease and key the damage.
- Filler is built up and sanded flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched.
- We tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
