Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Broughton, Edinburgh
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Broughton. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Impact holes in acrylic
What we are called out for in Broughton
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Clients usually contact us about:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
- If travel is included in the price
- How to care for the finish
Bath repair at your home in Broughton
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Common call-outs are for scuffs and scratches in the surface and a kit repair that didn’t last, across cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Broughton (EH7, EH1, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What a repair cannot fix
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Broughton
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Landlord and trade work in Broughton
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Broughton and nearby
Broughton is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Customers in Broughton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EH7, EH1 and EH3 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as York Lane, Meuse Lane and Canon Lane. Broughton sits on or near the A900, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Broughton include Gayfield (1 mile north-east), Greenside (1 mile south-east), Bellevue (1 mile north-west), New Town (1 mile west) and Canonmills (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west). As one of the bigger places in Edinburgh, Broughton is somewhere we visit often.
Landmarks near Broughton
Our clients here include homes close to Free Church College, Public House and King George V Park. Other local landmarks include Edinburgh (under half a mile west), McDonald Road Library (under half a mile north-east), London Street Primary School (within half a mile north) and Drummond Community High School (less than half a mile north). Broughton has its own railway station: Edinburgh Waverley station. Other landmarks nearby include Victorian Pharmacy Museum (under half a mile south-west) and St. James Centre (within half a mile south). Not far away are Salisbury Crags and The New Leaf Co-op.
- Local churches include St Cuthbert's Church (0.9 miles south-west)
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow two to three hours for most chips, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- 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.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
If you are in Broughton and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Questions from Broughton
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim normally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Broughton
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Work done at your home or business
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
More services for Broughton
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
