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Bath Repair in Lauriston
Bath repair in and around Lauriston: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A cracked acrylic bath
What happens on the day
There is not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage, tidy-up included.
- 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 generally use the bath the day after.
How to prepare
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
For a price in Lauriston, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Bath repair in Lauriston without replacing anything
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. We prepare the area properly, fill and shape it, then match the colour and gloss so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and the jobs we see most are chips under the taps and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Lauriston (EH3, EH1, EH8)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- One picture of the whole bath
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- 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 entire bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Our work in Lauriston
Lauriston is about 1 mile east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Lauriston is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
All of EH3, EH1 and EH8 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Lothian Road, Forrest Road and Lister Square and the roads around them. You’ll find Lauriston on the A700, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also work in Old Town (1 mile north-east), Marchmont (1 mile south), Buccleuch (1 mile east), Sciennes (1 mile south-east) and Holyrood (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (3 miles south-east), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east) and Muirhouse (3 miles north-west).
Around Lauriston
We visit homes around Tollcross Primary School, Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and James Gillespie's High School, among other places. Also close by are National Museums Scotland Library (under half a mile north-east), St Cuthbert's Church (0.5 miles north-west), Lauriston Church (under half a mile west) and The Meadows (less than half a mile south). Lauriston’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Edinburgh Dental Institute (less than half a mile south) and Waverley Mall (0.6 miles north). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Salisbury Crags.
- Local pubs include The Beehive Inn (within half a mile north)
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Common problems we fix in Lauriston
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
The things customers normally mention when they call are:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips under the taps
- Chips caused by builders
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether the price covers travel
What a repair cannot fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Landlord and trade work in Lauriston
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Repair or replace in Lauriston?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lauriston
- Everything repaired in place
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Fixed prices from your photos
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Your questions about bath repair in Lauriston
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
