East Lothian · Scotland
Bath Repair in Dunbar
Bath repair in and around Dunbar: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
Bath repair at your home in Dunbar
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Our technicians work on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are chips on the rim or sides and holes from dropped items.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Dunbar (EH42)
- Area hub
- East Lothian
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Dunbar?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why book with us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One price list for the entire UK
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- 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 tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
Most clients in Dunbar get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Dunbar and the surrounding area
Dunbar is about 26 miles east of Kirkcaldy, in East Lothian. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Our repair technicians cover 48 places across East Lothian, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Dunbar to Edinburgh (27 miles away).
Our visits in EH42 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Bruntsfield Crescent and Leslie Way. With the A1087 close by, Dunbar is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Dunbar, we cover Belhaven (1 mile west), Broxburn (1 mile south-east), West Barns (1 mile west), Bielside (1 mile west) and Spott (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Haddington (11 miles west), North Berwick (9 miles north-west), Longniddry (15 miles west), Gullane (12 miles west), East Linton (5 miles west) and Aberlady (13 miles west). Dunbar is one of the larger places we cover in East Lothian.
Landmarks near Dunbar
In Dunbar, that means homes near The Volunteer Arms and Abbey Church of Scotland. Dunbar has its own railway station: Dunbar station. Nearby you’ll also find Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery (less than half a mile north-east) and Belhaven Hospital (0.7 miles west). The countryside around Dunbar includes Doon Hill.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Dunbar questions
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can you quote from photos?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Signs you need bath repair in Dunbar
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Common reasons people in Dunbar contact us are:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips caused by builders
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Comparing quotes
- How soon you can use it again
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How the colour is matched
- Whether a trained technician does the job
DIY kit or professional repair?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Also in Dunbar
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Rinse it down after each bath
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
When we would advise against a repair
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Dunbar
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Landlords, agents and businesses in Dunbar
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Dunbar use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
