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Bath Repair in Ferniehill
Our repair technicians come to Ferniehill for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A cracked acrylic bath
How we handle bath repair in Ferniehill
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles are not touched, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. We are often asked to fix a chip where the taps sit and a cracked acrylic bath, in pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Ferniehill (EH17, EH16, EH22)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Ferniehill?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim typically crack when it comes out, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts 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. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why Ferniehill clients choose us
- Everything repaired in place
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
How to get a fixed quote
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Where you are, by postcode
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, 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, normally the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Ferniehill, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Ferniehill: your questions answered
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote. You’re under no obligation.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Landlord and trade work in Ferniehill
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Edinburgh and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Ferniehill and nearby
Ferniehill is about 3 miles north of Bonnyrigg, in Edinburgh. Customers in Ferniehill get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 175 places in Edinburgh.
Every address in EH17, EH16 and EH22 is covered. From Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Ferniehill sits on or near the A772, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Ferniehill: Fernieside (1 mile north), Gilmerton (1 mile south), Moredun (1 mile north-west), Craigour (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Ferniehill
We visit homes around Drum Park and Liberton High School and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, about 1.6 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north-west) and Ellen's Glen House (0.8 miles west). For a walk, there is Nether Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Common problems we fix in Ferniehill
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Customers normally contact us about:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
Before you book anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if they find more damage
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
