Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Repair for Canonmills homes
Our repair technicians come to Canonmills 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
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
How we handle bath repair in Canonmills
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Whether it’s damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, we can help, whatever the material.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Canonmills (EH3, EH7, EH2)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Covering Canonmills
Canonmills is about 1 mile north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
Our repair technicians cover all of EH3, EH7 and EH2 and the streets around it. From York Lane, Canon Lane and Circus Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Canonmills: Bellevue (1 mile south-east), Powderhall (1 mile north-east), New Town (1 mile south), Broughton (1 mile south-east) and Gayfield (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (5 miles south), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (4 miles south).
Landmarks near Canonmills
Around Canonmills, we work in homes near Drummond Community High School, Stockbridge public library and Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen. You’ll also find Edinburgh (less than half a mile south), Free Church College (0.9 miles south), King George V Park (less than half a mile south-east) and London Street Primary School (0.5 miles south-east). Canonmills’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.8 miles south-east. Nearby you’ll also find St. James Centre (0.7 miles south-east) and Edinburgh Castle (1 mile south). Open spaces near Canonmills include Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
- Local churches include St Cuthbert's Church (0.9 miles south)
Landlord and trade work in Canonmills
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Edinburgh and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Common questions in Canonmills
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Repair or replace in Canonmills?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim typically crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Canonmills
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
What else we do in Canonmills
What affects the price in Canonmills
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Canonmills. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
- A photo taken from further back
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
What we are called out for in Canonmills
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips under the taps
Comparing quotes
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- When it can be used again
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the colour is matched
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
