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Bath Repair for Leith homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Leith, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Leith and nearby
Leith is about 3 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Across the EH6 area, we carry out the work at your property. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh.
We cover every part of EH6, EH5 and EH1 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Mill Lane and the roads around them. We also travel to Timber Bush (1 mile south), North Leith (1 mile south-west), Bonnington (1 mile south-west), Newhaven (1 mile west) and Victoria Park (1 mile west). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles south-west), West End (3 miles south-west), West Coates (3 miles south-west), Sciennes (3 miles south), Merchiston (3 miles south-west) and Newington (3 miles south). As one of the bigger places in Edinburgh, Leith is somewhere we visit often.
Landmarks near Leith
Typical jobs here are in homes near Leith Academy, Public House and Restaurant and St Ninians Church. Also close by are McDonald Road Library (1.4 miles south), Taylor Gardens (0.5 miles south-west) and Leith School of Art (0.5 miles south-west). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you will also find Ocean Terminal (less than half a mile west) and Edinburgh Castle (2.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
About our bath repair in Leith
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. We work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a kit repair that didn’t last and rust by the waste and overflow.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Leith (EH6, EH5, EH1)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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 feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
Places near Leith
Other services in Leith
Do you need bath repair in Leith?
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Snagging damage from a refit
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How your room will be protected
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Leith
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes a few hours in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll 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.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
Should you replace it?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Leith
- Colour-matched on site
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One price list for the entire UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Leith questions
What happens after I send photos?
You will get a fixed quote back. You are under no obligation.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you cover Leith?
We do. We send a technician to Leith for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Upload pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EH6 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
