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Bath chip & crack repair in Ingliston, Edinburgh
Our repair technicians come to Ingliston for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
How we handle bath repair in Ingliston
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Typical jobs include impact holes in acrylic and a chip where the taps sit, in cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Ingliston (EH28, EH12)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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How to care for the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Store metal items away from the bath
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
What affects the price in Ingliston
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Ingliston. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Send photos for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Ingliston and nearby
Ingliston is about 6 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH28 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Our technicians cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ingliston to Edinburgh (6 miles away).
We cover every part of the EH28 and EH12 postcode area. From Ingliston Road, Glasgow Road and Fairview Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Ingliston, we cover Ratho Station (1 mile west), Ratho (1 mile south), Gogar (1 mile east), Lennie (2 miles north-east) and West Craigs (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (6 miles east), Leith (8 miles east), Bonnington (8 miles east), Greenside (7 miles east), Broughton (7 miles east) and Bellevue (7 miles east).
Landmarks near Ingliston
Around Ingliston, we work in homes near Craigmount High School and The Turnhouse pub, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Gateway station, roughly 1.8 miles east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Linburn Centre (3.2 miles south-west) and ICE Scotland Museum (2.6 miles south-east). Open spaces near Ingliston include Dundas Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Repairing versus replacing in Ingliston
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not 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 Ingliston
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Same prices wherever you are
- One visit for most repairs
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Landlord and trade work in Ingliston
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 to keep costs down.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Common questions in Ingliston
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
What happens next?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- 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.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
If you are in Ingliston and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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