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Sink Repair in Willowbrae
Chip, crack and resurfacing work on bathroom sinks and basins in Willowbrae, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Knocks from hair straighteners
- Chips around the rim
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Do not rest hot hair tools on the basin
- Steer clear of harsh chemicals
- Have new chips repaired quickly
- Store toiletries on a shelf
Go gently for the first few days, then stick to mild cleaners. Keep heavy bottles and hot tools away from the rim.
A chip near the waste or taps can let water into the body of the basin, which can stain the repair area. Repairing it early keeps the job small.
Sink repair at your home in Willowbrae
Period basins are worth keeping, and we work around makers’ marks wherever possible. A like-for-like replacement can be hard to find. Typical jobs include a chipped vanity basin and fine cracks across the glaze, on enamelled basins, vanity unit basins and ceramic & vitreous china basins.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Willowbrae (EH8, EH7, EH15)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Period and antique
Period basins frequently have marks and character worth keeping. We repair carefully around original features and leave the character intact.
Vitreous china
Vitreous china is fired ceramic with a glassy glaze. Repairs are polished to match that glaze.
What sink repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- How many areas need work
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Any details about the material
- Something in shot to show the size
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole basin, we can give you a fixed price.
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Leaks from the fittings
- Through cracks that let water out
- A loose basin, until it’s refixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Antique & period basins
- Belfast and butler sinks
- Enamelled basins
- Ceramic & vitreous china basins
- Vanity unit basins
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Covering Willowbrae
Willowbrae is about 2 miles south-east of Leith, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Willowbrae are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in EH8, EH7 and EH15 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Loaning Road, Abercorn Road and Loganlea Road, and we cover them all. Other places close to Willowbrae include Jock's Lodge (1 mile north-west), Piershill (1 mile north-east), Meadowbank (1 mile north-west), Restalrig (1 mile north) and Northfield (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include West End (3 miles west), West Coates (3 miles west), Merchiston (3 miles south-west), Queensferry (10 miles west), Comely Bank (3 miles west) and Southhouse (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Willowbrae
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Mannafields Christian School, Willowbrae Parish Church and Scottish Poetry Library, among other places. Also close by are Public House (under half a mile north), Lochend Park (0.7 miles north-west), Holy Rood High School (0.8 miles south) and Duddingston Kirk (0.8 miles south). The closest station to Willowbrae is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.6 miles west. Well-known places in the area include St. James Centre (1.6 miles west) and Eastern General Hospital (1.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
The process
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, tidy-up included.
- The vanity, floor and taps are protected.
- The damage is cleaned and prepared.
- It’s filled and shaped to the basin.
- We match the colour by hand.
- The repair is polished to the basin’s gloss and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. 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.
Related advice
What we are called out for in Willowbrae
Basins take knocks every day: heavy bottles, hairdryers and straighteners catch the front edge and rim. Cracks frequently start around the taps and waste.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Cracks starting at the waste
- Chips around the rim
- A crazed, tired basin
- Chips on a built-in basin
Before you book anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What preparation is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Towns and villages near Willowbrae
What else we do in Willowbrae
Common questions in Willowbrae
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Will you remove the sink?
No, it stays where it is. The surrounding area is protected and we work in place.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do you come to Willowbrae?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Willowbrae and the rest of Edinburgh. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Landlord and trade work in Willowbrae
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Willowbrae use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
