Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Joppa, Edinburgh
We travel to Joppa for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Joppa use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Bath repair at your home in Joppa
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Whether it’s cracks in an acrylic bath and a chip where the taps sit, we can typically put it right.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Joppa (EH15)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need bath repair in Joppa?
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Look out for these signs:
- Chips under the taps
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Before you book anyone
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Aftercare advice
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 will not last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. 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.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
The process
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
Send us photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Joppa, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
FAQs for Joppa
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Joppa included. Travel is included in the price.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What we cannot put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Joppa and the surrounding area
Joppa is about 1 mile east of South Portobello, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We work in 175 places across Edinburgh.
Every address in EH15 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Joppa Road, Brunstane Road and Milton Road East and the roads around them. Other places close to Joppa include Eastfield (1 mile east), Newcraighall (1 mile south), Musselburgh (2 miles east), Shawfair (2 miles south) and Inveresk (2 miles east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles west), Broughton (4 miles west) and Bellevue (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Joppa
Our clients here include homes close to St Philip's Parish Church, Portobello Library and 47 Figgate Lane pub. Also close by are Portobello High School (1.1 miles west) and Abercorn Park (0.5 miles north-west). For rail, the closest station is Brunstane station, roughly 0.5 miles south-west. A little further out are Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (2.4 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
What else we do in Joppa
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
