East Lothian · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Broxburn, East Lothian
Local bath repair for Broxburn: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust spots around the plughole
Bath repair in Broxburn, done in place
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about cracks in an acrylic bath and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Broxburn (EH42)
- Area hub
- East Lothian
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
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 play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
- Something in shot to show the size
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Common problems we fix in Broxburn
Rust typically starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
The things clients normally mention when they call include:
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Before booking anyone
- How the room is protected while they work
- How changes to the job are handled
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
Repair or replace in Broxburn?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Broxburn
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One visit for most repairs
- Work done at your home or business
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common questions in Broxburn
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no obligation to book.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Typically, 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.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Covering Broxburn
Broxburn is about 12 miles east of Haddington, in East Lothian. Our repair technicians come to customers in Broxburn and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in all 48 towns and villages across East Lothian, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 28 miles away.
Our visits in EH42 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Dunbar (1 mile north-west), Spott (2 miles south-west), Belhaven (2 miles north-west), West Barns (2 miles west) and Bielside (2 miles west). Further out, we also cover Haddington (12 miles west), North Berwick (10 miles north-west), Gullane (13 miles west), East Linton (6 miles west) and Aberlady (14 miles west).
Near you in Broxburn
In Broxburn, that means homes near Dunbar Collegiate Church and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Dunbar station, about 1.1 miles north-west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery (1.3 miles north-west) and Dunbar Castle (1.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Doon Hill.
Landlord and trade work in Broxburn
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- 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.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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