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Bath Repair in Drylaw
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Drylaw, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Bath repair in Drylaw without replacing anything
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 are frequently asked to fix a chip where the taps sit and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, in roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.
- Where
- Drylaw (EH4, EH5)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
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.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A picture taken from further back
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
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 early repair keeps the cost down.
Our work in Drylaw
Drylaw is about 2 miles west of Stockbridge, in Edinburgh. Our repair technicians come to customers in Drylaw and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. We cover 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH4 and EH5. Jobs here include addresses on Mottram Road, Telford Road and Drylaw Avenue and the roads around them. Drylaw is on the A902, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Blackhall (1 mile south-west), Muirhouse (1 mile north), Crewe Toll (1 mile north-east), East Pilton (1 mile east) and West Pilton (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Leith (3 miles east), Bonnington (3 miles east), Greenside (3 miles east), Buccleuch (3 miles south-east), Pilrig (3 miles east) and North Leith (3 miles east).
Around Drylaw
Typical jobs here are in homes near Craigroyston Community High School, Edinburgh and St Columba's Parish Church, among other places. Nearby too are Gabrielle Keiller Library (1.2 miles south-east) and Stewart's Melville College (1.1 miles south-east). The nearest railway station is Haymarket station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east of the centre. A little further out are Western General Hospital (0.6 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Repair or replace: which is better?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- No need to remove anything
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Also in Drylaw
What we do, step by step
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to 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
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
Advice
Do you need bath repair in Drylaw?
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who will actually do the work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Drylaw, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
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 to keep costs down.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Drylaw questions
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
