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Bath chip & crack repair in Hermiston, Edinburgh
We travel to Hermiston for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Holes from dropped items
Common problems we fix in Hermiston
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Clients usually contact us about:
- A chip where the taps sit
- A chipped rim or side
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A cracked acrylic bath
What to look for in a quote
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the colour is matched
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Bath repair in Hermiston without replacing anything
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the next day. We are frequently asked to fix a chipped rim or side and scuffs and scratches in the surface, across acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Hermiston and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Hermiston (EH12, EH14)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Hermiston
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Hermiston: your questions answered
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed price, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Usually, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Our work in Hermiston
Hermiston is about 5 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Hermiston is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Jobs in EH12 and EH14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Gogar Station Road, Hermiston House Road and Hermiston Steading or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Hermiston include Riccarton (1 mile south), Gogar (1 mile north-west), Maybury (1 mile north), Warriston (1 mile south-west) and West Craigs (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (5 miles east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (6 miles north-east), Broughton (6 miles north-east) and Bellevue (6 miles north-east).
Near you in Hermiston
We visit homes around Edinburgh and Wester Hailes Education Centre. The closest station to Hermiston is Edinburgh Park station, roughly 0.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find ICE Scotland Museum (0.8 miles south) and The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.2 miles north). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Warklaw Hill.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
When we’d advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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.
Repair or replace in Hermiston?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Hermiston. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Hermiston
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No need to remove anything
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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