Midlothian · Scotland
Bath Repair in Howgate
We travel to Howgate 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
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust by the waste and overflow
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- One picture of the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Most customers in Howgate get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
About our bath repair in Howgate
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are chips on the rim or sides and a hole punched through by something heavy.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- Howgate (EH26)
- Area hub
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Howgate and nearby
Howgate is about 2 miles south-east of Penicuik, in Midlothian. Whether you’re in the middle of Howgate or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Howgate is one of 33 towns and villages in Midlothian where we work. We work right across the region, from Howgate to Edinburgh (about 9 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the EH26 postcode area and the streets around it. We also cover the places around Howgate: Penicuik (2 miles north-west), Milton Bridge (3 miles north), Silverburn (3 miles north-west), Swanston (6 miles north) and Bonaly (6 miles north). Further out, we also cover Bonnyrigg (6 miles north-east), Dalkeith (8 miles north-east), Loanhead (5 miles north), Gorebridge (6 miles east), Newtongrange (7 miles north-east) and Mayfield (8 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Howgate
We visit homes around Penicuik High School, Howgate Church and Wellington School and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ravensneuk Castle (1.6 miles west) and Penicuik Paper Heritage Museum (1.1 miles north-west). Open spaces near Howgate include Turnhouse Hill and Edgelaw Reservoir.
Questions from Howgate
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Howgate?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of Midlothian. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Typically, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Howgate as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Do you need bath repair in Howgate?
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips under the taps
Before booking anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- Aftercare advice
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
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 fails, we can still put it right.
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Repairing versus replacing in Howgate
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Howgate
- Same prices wherever you are
- A fixed quote before you book
- One visit for most repairs
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When we’d advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Howgate
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
