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Bath Repair in Inch
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Inch, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips on the rim or sides
Your questions about bath repair in Inch
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Inch. Prices do not change with location.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the day after. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
How we handle bath repair in Inch
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the next day. If you’re dealing with hairline or through cracks in acrylic and chips on the rim or sides, we can help, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Inch (EH16, EH17, EH9)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
What we’re called out for in Inch
A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
Customers typically contact us about:
- Chips caused by builders
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A chipped rim or side
- Damage beneath the taps
Before booking anyone
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the price covers travel
- How soon you can use it again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
How to look after the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Do not leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Work for landlords and builders
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Inch use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
What else we do in Inch
Repairing versus replacing in Inch
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why book with us
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
The process
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 normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, typically by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
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Inch and nearby
Inch is about 2 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Inch is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
We work across EH16, EH17 and EH9 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Ross Road, Lady Road and Orrok Lane or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Bridge End (1 mile north), Cameron Toll (1 mile north-west), Liberton (1 mile south-west), Little France (1 mile east) and Prestonfield (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (4 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west), Bellevue (3 miles north-west) and Silvermills (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Inch
Around Inch, we work in homes near Inch Park, Liberton High School and Liberton Parish Church and the streets around them. Nearby too are St Margaret's School (0.7 miles north-west) and Liberton Parish Church (0.7 miles south). The closest station to Inch is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (0.7 miles east) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
