East Lothian · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Gifford, East Lothian
Local bath repair for Gifford: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A chipped rim or side
How we handle bath repair in Gifford
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Common call-outs are for a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and a chip where the taps sit, across acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Gifford (EH41)
- Region
- East Lothian
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Gifford and nearby
Gifford is about 4 miles south-east of Haddington, in East Lothian. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Gifford is one of 48 towns and villages in East Lothian where we work. Our jobs stretch from Gifford to Edinburgh (18 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: EH41. Local streets include Main Street, High Street and Station Road, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Gifford, we cover Bara (2 miles north-east), Bolton (2 miles north-west), East Saltoun (4 miles west), Garvald (4 miles north-east) and Dovecote (4 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Musselburgh (12 miles west), Dunbar (11 miles north-east), Tranent (8 miles west), North Berwick (11 miles north), Prestonpans (10 miles west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (9 miles north-west).
What’s near Gifford
Around Gifford, we work in homes near Yester Parish Church and Yester Parish Church and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Roodlands General Hospital (4.2 miles north-west) and Yester Castle (1.6 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Lammer Law.
Common questions in Gifford
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Gifford.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How much does bath repair cost in Gifford?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
If you manage property in Gifford, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why book with us
- One visit for most repairs
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Signs you need bath repair in Gifford
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Chips under the taps
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Before booking anyone
- When it can be used again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How to look after the finish
Towns and villages near Gifford
Other services in Gifford
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Gifford
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
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. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just ensure we can see:
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
