Midlothian · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Bonnyrigg, Midlothian
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Bonnyrigg and across Midlothian. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair in Bonnyrigg without replacing anything
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We work on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are damage beneath the taps and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Bonnyrigg (EH19, EH18, EH20)
- Area hub
- Midlothian
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Have new chips seen to early
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Bonnyrigg: your questions answered
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
How the visit works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
How to prepare
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed quote.
Related advice
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Repair or replace in Bonnyrigg?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bonnyrigg
- Work done at your home or business
- Fixed prices from your photos
- No need to remove anything
- Most jobs done in one visit
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bonnyrigg
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Bonnyrigg as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Where we work around Bonnyrigg
Bonnyrigg is about 6 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Midlothian. Jobs in Bonnyrigg are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Bonnyrigg is one of 33 places in Midlothian we cover. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 6 miles away.
All of EH19, EH18 and EH20 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Old Market Place, High Street and Church Road. Bonnyrigg is on the A768 and B704, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Bonnyrigg: Lasswade (1 mile north-west), Polton (1 mile west), Rosewell (2 miles south-west), Loanhead (2 miles west) and Roslin (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Penicuik (5 miles south-west), Gorebridge (3 miles south-east), Mayfield (3 miles east), Shawfair (4 miles north), Danderhall (3 miles north) and Bilston (3 miles west). Bonnyrigg is one of the larger places we cover in Midlothian.
Around Bonnyrigg
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Bonnyrigg Parish Church, Lasswade High School Centre and Public Library. The nearest railway station is Eskbank station, about 1.1 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Dalhousie Castle (1.2 miles south-east) and Midlothian Community Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is The New Leaf Co-op and Edgelaw Reservoir.
Signs you need bath repair in Bonnyrigg
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- When it can be used again
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
What else we do in Bonnyrigg
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
