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Bath chip & crack repair in Jock's Lodge, Edinburgh
Bath repair across Jock's Lodge and nearby, generally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
About our bath repair in Jock's Lodge
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can typically use the bath the following day. If you are dealing with snagging damage from a refit and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can generally put it right.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Jock's Lodge (EH7, EH8)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath repair in Jock's Lodge
A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips under the taps
Questions to ask before you book
- When it can be used again
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether the price covers travel
Honest limits
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Jock's Lodge
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
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How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed price
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the following day.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Your questions about bath repair in Jock's Lodge
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Do you cover the entire of Edinburgh?
The entire UK, including all of Edinburgh. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
How much does bath repair cost in Jock's Lodge?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your EH7 postcode.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Repairing versus replacing in Jock's Lodge
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: 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. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why book with us
- One visit for most repairs
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Everything repaired in place
- Same prices wherever you are
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Where we work around Jock's Lodge
Jock's Lodge is about 2 miles south-east of Leith, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH7 and EH8. Local streets include Dalgety Road, Loaning Road and Abercorn Road, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Willowbrae (1 mile south-east), Piershill (1 mile east), Restalrig (1 mile north), Meadowbank (1 mile west) and Lochend (1 mile north-west). Further out, we also cover West End (3 miles west), West Coates (3 miles west), Merchiston (3 miles south-west), Queensferry (10 miles west), Comely Bank (3 miles west) and Southhouse (4 miles south).
Near you in Jock's Lodge
Around Jock's Lodge, we work in homes near Holy Rood High School, Mannafields Christian School and Public House and the streets around them. Also close by are Scottish Poetry Library (1.1 miles west), Duddingston Kirk (1 mile south), Willowbrae Parish Church (under half a mile east) and Lochend Park (0.5 miles north-west). Jock's Lodge’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.6 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Eastern General Hospital (0.9 miles north) and Edinburgh Castle (2 miles west). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
