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Bath chip & crack repair in Colinton, Edinburgh
Damaged bath in Colinton? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Bath repair at your home in Colinton
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about rust spots around the plughole and impact holes in acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- Colinton (EH13, EH14)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Colinton?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why Colinton clients choose us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Same prices wherever you are
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Towns and villages near Colinton
Other services in Colinton
Common problems we fix in Colinton
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Comparing quotes
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How changes to the job are handled
- What preparation is included
What happens on the day
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
Most customers in Colinton get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Can I fix it myself?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Colinton questions
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Do you cover Colinton?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Colinton from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Usually, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Colinton and the surrounding area
Colinton is about 3 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Across the EH13 area, we come to you. Colinton is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
Jobs in EH13 and EH14 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We regularly work on streets such as Bridge Road, Elliot Road and Grant Avenue and the roads around them. Other places close to Colinton include Redford (1 mile east), Firrhill (1 mile north-east), Kingsknowe (1 mile north-west), Colinton Mains (1 mile east) and Clovenstone (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Colinton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Colinton Parish Church, Saughton Park and Cross Keys Tavern and the streets around them. Also close by are Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming (under half a mile north) and Firrhill High School (0.7 miles north-east). For rail, the closest station is Kingsknowe station, roughly 0.9 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find War Poets Collection (1.8 miles north-west) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (3.3 miles north-west). Open spaces near Colinton include Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
Landlord and trade work in Colinton
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
