Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Repair in Gogar
Damaged bath in Gogar? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Bath repair in Gogar, done in place
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There is no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. If you’re dealing with chips along the edge of the bath and damage beneath the taps, we can help, whatever the material.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Gogar and across Edinburgh.
- Where
- Gogar (EH12)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Have new chips seen to early
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Towns and villages near Gogar
Other services in Gogar
Gogar and nearby
Gogar is about 5 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Clients in Gogar get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in EH12 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Gogar, we cover West Craigs (1 mile north-east), Maybury (1 mile north-east), Hermiston (1 mile south-east), East Craigs (1 mile north-east) and Ingliston (1 mile west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (5 miles east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles east), Greenside (6 miles east), Broughton (6 miles east) and Bellevue (6 miles east).
Local landmarks in Gogar
We visit homes around Gogar Kirk and Craigmount High School. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Gateway station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Craigcrook Castle (2.8 miles north-east) and Corstorphine Hospital (2.3 miles east). For a walk, there’s Dundas Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Gogar
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Repair or replace: which is better?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gogar
- Work done at your home or business
- One price list for the entire UK
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
When to call us in Gogar
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Holes from dropped items
- Snagging damage from a refit
Before you book anyone
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.
Common questions in Gogar
Will you leave a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Do you come to Gogar?
We do. We send a technician to Gogar for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Do you cover the whole of Edinburgh?
Across the UK, so Gogar is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
