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Bath Repair in Gayfield
Bath repair across Gayfield and nearby, usually in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
About our bath repair in Gayfield
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. If you are dealing with a hole punched through by something heavy and scuffs and scratches in the surface, we can help.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Gayfield (EH7, EH1, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gayfield
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
What else we do in Gayfield
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes two to three hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- 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
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Gayfield, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Gayfield
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage beneath the taps
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear pictures are normally enough. Try to include:
- A picture taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
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.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Remove it before the repair.
Gayfield: your questions answered
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Where we work around Gayfield
Gayfield is about 1 mile north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Across the EH7 area, we come to you. Gayfield is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
All of EH7, EH1 and EH3 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Local streets include York Lane, Meuse Lane and Albany Lane, all of which we cover. You will find Gayfield on the A900, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Gayfield, we cover Broughton (1 mile south-west), Greenside (1 mile south), Bellevue (1 mile west), Pilrig (1 mile north-east) and New Town (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Muirhouse (3 miles west) and Slateford (3 miles south-west). Gayfield is among the bigger towns we cover in Edinburgh.
Local landmarks in Gayfield
We visit homes around King George V Park, St Cuthbert's Church and Drummond Community High School and the streets around them. Nearby too are London Street Primary School (within half a mile west), 7 pub (within half a mile south-east), Mannafields Christian School (0.6 miles east) and Broughton Place Church (less than half a mile west). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Victorian Pharmacy Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (0.7 miles south). The countryside around Gayfield includes The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
- Other local spots include McDonald Road Library (under half a mile north-east)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
