Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Church Hill, Edinburgh
We travel to Church Hill 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
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair in Church Hill, done in place
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Typical jobs include a kit repair that didn’t last and impact holes in acrylic, in cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Church Hill (EH10, EH11, EH9)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
FAQs for Church Hill
Are there extra charges for Church Hill?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you cover the entire of Edinburgh?
All of Edinburgh, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Frequently, 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.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Do you come to Church Hill?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Church Hill and the rest of Edinburgh. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Repairing versus replacing in Church Hill
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Usually it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Church Hill. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Church Hill
- No need to remove anything
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
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.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Church Hill. What changes the price is:
- The material
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How hard the colour is to match
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- The material, if you know it
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
About Church Hill
Church Hill is about 1 mile south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Church Hill is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Here we cover the EH10, EH11 and EH9 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Eden Lane, Spylaw Road and Canaan Lane. If you’re just outside Church Hill, we cover Burghmuirhead (1 mile north), Holy Corner (1 mile north), Greenhill (1 mile north-east), Merchiston (1 mile north) and Bruntsfield (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Pilrig (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (8 miles north-west) and Timber Bush (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Church Hill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Churchill Theatre, St Cuthbert's Church and Bruntsfield Links, among other places. Other local landmarks include Craiglockhart Primary School (0.7 miles west), Golf Tavern (0.6 miles north-east), Iain Tomlin School of Music (under half a mile west) and Boroughmuir High School (under half a mile north). The closest station to Church Hill is Haymarket station, about 1 mile north-west. Well-known places in the area include Waverley Mall (1.6 miles north-east) and Merchiston Tower (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Church Hill includes The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
- Local facilities include National Museums Scotland Library (1.3 miles north-east)
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. 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 repair cannot fix
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Church Hill
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
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