Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Kaimes, Edinburgh
We travel to Kaimes 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
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Bath repair in Kaimes, done in place
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the day after. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most often call us about chips along the edge of the bath and rust spots around the plughole.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Kaimes (EH16, EH17)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Kaimes
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Kaimes as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Common problems we fix in Kaimes
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Common reasons people in Kaimes contact us are:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who will actually do the work
- How your room will be protected
- When it can be used again
Other services in Kaimes
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kaimes
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One visit for most repairs
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Where we work around Kaimes
Kaimes is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Kaimes or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the EH16 and EH17 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Howden Hall (1 mile north), Alnwickhill (1 mile north), Southhouse (1 mile east), Gracemount (1 mile north-east) and Mortonhall (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Kaimes
We visit homes around Drum Park, Gracemount High School and Liberton Parish Church. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, roughly 3.2 miles east. A little further out are Craigmillar Castle (2 miles north-east) and Natural History Collections (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Kaimes includes Blackford Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often 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 we treat and seal the metal before filling.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the following day.
Before we arrive
- Clear the area around the damage
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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FAQs for Kaimes
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Kaimes.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
What happens after I send pictures?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Do you cover the entire of Edinburgh?
Everywhere in the UK, Kaimes included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Store metal items away from the bath
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
