Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Repair for Ellen's Glen homes
We travel to Ellen's Glen for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Bath repair in Ellen's Glen without replacing anything
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place. Whether it’s deep scratches in acrylic and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, we can help, on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Location
- Ellen's Glen (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
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 without abrasive products.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow two to three hours for most chips, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
Upload photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your EH17 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
About Ellen's Glen
Ellen's Glen is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH17, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in EH17 and EH16 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. You will find streets such as Soutra Road, Little Road and Mansion Lane, all of which we cover. Being close to the A772, Ellen's Glen is easy for our repair technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Ellen's Glen: Gracemount (1 mile south-west), Liberton (1 mile north-west), Craigour (1 mile north-east), Moredun (1 mile north-east) and Southhouse (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Near you in Ellen's Glen
Typical jobs here are in homes near Liberton Parish Church, Liberton High School and Drum Park. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Ellen's Glen House (less than half a mile west). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Different materials, different repairs
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.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Ellen's Glen
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
- The size and number of damaged areas
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
If you’re in Ellen's Glen and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Ellen's Glen questions
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Are there extra charges for Ellen's Glen?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
When to call us in Ellen's Glen
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, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Common reasons people in Ellen's Glen contact us include:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
- A chip where the taps sit
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- When it can be used again
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
