Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Chesser, Edinburgh
We travel to Chesser 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
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Bath repair in Chesser without replacing anything
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. Common call-outs are for snagging damage from a refit and holes from dropped items, across cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Chesser (EH14, EH11, EH12)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Chesser
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Where we work around Chesser
Chesser is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Chesser to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Chesser is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Our visits in EH14, EH11 and EH12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Appin Lane, Ford's Road and Gorgie Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Slateford (1 mile east), Parkhead (1 mile south-west), Redhall (1 mile south-west), Stenhouse (1 mile north-west) and Longstone (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Chesser
Around Chesser, we work in homes near Merchiston Castle School, Gabrielle Keiller Library and Cross Keys Tavern, among other places. Other local landmarks include Stenhouse Saughton Church (less than half a mile north-west), Firrhill High School (1.1 miles south-east), Balgreen Primary School (0.6 miles north) and Saughton Park (within half a mile north). There’s a railway station in Chesser itself: Slateford station. Other landmarks nearby include Merchiston Tower (1.4 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (0.9 miles north). The countryside around Chesser includes Dunsapie Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Chesser
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One price list for the whole UK
- A fixed quote before you book
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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When we would advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
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How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
There’s nothing special to do after a repair. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
What we are called out for in Chesser
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move.
The things clients typically mention when they call are:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Chips caused by builders
- Damage beneath the taps
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price covers travel
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
