Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Repair for Liberton homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Liberton. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair at your home in Liberton
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel, and the jobs we see most are holes from dropped items and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Liberton (EH16, EH17, EH9)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Liberton
Liberton is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Liberton is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
All of EH16, EH17 and EH9 is covered. Local streets include Orrok Lane, Little Road and Kedslie Road. Being close to the A701, Liberton is simple for us to get to. We also travel to Ellen's Glen (1 mile south-east), Inch (1 mile north-east), Alnwickhill (1 mile south-west), Gracemount (1 mile south) and Howden Hall (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north), Broughton (3 miles north) and Bellevue (3 miles north).
Landmarks near Liberton
We visit homes around St Margaret's School, Liberton Parish Church and Inch Park, among other places. Also close by are Liberton High School (under half a mile east) and Liberton Parish Church (less than half a mile south). The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, about 2.8 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Natural History Collections (0.8 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.1 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Blackford Hill.
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- 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)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
What we are called out for in Liberton
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Chips caused by builders
Questions to ask before booking
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Rinse it down after each bath
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours.
- 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.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Get a quote
For a price in Liberton, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Liberton. The price reflects:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Why repair rather than replace?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Liberton
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Work done at your home or business
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Liberton questions
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK. Prices do not change with location.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Towns and villages near Liberton
What else we do in Liberton
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
