Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Gilmerton, Edinburgh
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Gilmerton, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
Bath repair at your home in Gilmerton
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. If you are dealing with a chip where the taps sit and rust by the waste and overflow, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
Every repair is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Gilmerton (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Gilmerton. What changes the price is:
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your pictures
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A picture taken from further back
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, with your EH17 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Covering Gilmerton
Gilmerton is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH17, a technician comes to you. We cover all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in EH17 and EH16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue, all of which we cover. Gilmerton is on the A772, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also work in Ferniehill (1 mile north), Fernieside (1 mile north), Moredun (1 mile north), Craigour (1 mile north) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (5 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Gilmerton
We visit homes around Drum Park, Lasswade and Gracemount High School. Gilmerton’s nearest station is Shawfair station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.5 miles north). Open spaces near Gilmerton include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Signs you need bath repair in Gilmerton
Rust generally starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Common reasons people in Gilmerton contact us are:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A chipped rim or side
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
What to look for in a quote
- What prep work is covered
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
FAQs for Gilmerton
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Do you cover Gilmerton?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Gilmerton for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Why repair rather than replace?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.
Why us?
- A fixed quote before you book
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Places near Gilmerton
What else we do in Gilmerton
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which typically takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Related advice
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
