Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Boswall, Edinburgh
Our repair technicians come to Boswall for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips caused by builders
Bath repair at your home in Boswall
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, generally in a single visit. Typical jobs include rusty patches near the plughole and a chipped rim or side, in cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Boswall (EH5, EH3, EH4)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Boswall: your questions answered
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Generally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What areas do you cover?
The whole UK, including all of Edinburgh. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Places near Boswall
What else we do in Boswall
Common problems we fix in Boswall
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Holes from dropped items
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
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 photos and you will get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- The material, if you know it
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
If you’re in Boswall and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Landlord and trade work in Boswall
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
If you manage property in Boswall, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Repair or replace in Boswall?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why Boswall customers choose us
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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About Boswall
Boswall is about 1 mile north-west of Bellevue, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Boswall or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Boswall is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
We work across the EH5, EH3 and EH4 postcode area. Local streets include Ferry Road, Wardie Road and Granton Road, and we cover them all. With the A903 close by, Boswall is easy for our repair technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Boswall: Granton (1 mile west), Goldenacre (1 mile south-east), Inverleith (1 mile south), Trinity (1 mile east) and Pilton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sciennes (3 miles south-east), Merchiston (3 miles south), Newington (3 miles south-east), Queensferry (7 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south-east) and Lochend (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Boswall
In Boswall, that means homes near Stockbridge public library, Granton Congregational Church and Broughton High School, among other places. Nearby too are Old Chain Pier pub (0.7 miles north-east), Trinity Academy (1 mile east) and Starbank Park (0.8 miles north-east). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.9 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Newhaven Heritage Museum (1 mile east) and Western General Hospital (1 mile south-west). The countryside around Boswall includes Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
