Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Repair for Lochend homes
We travel to Lochend for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A hole punched through by something heavy
How we handle bath repair in Lochend
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and rust spots around the plughole.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Lochend (EH7, EH6, EH8)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Lochend
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
What happens on the day
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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Should you replace it?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why Lochend customers choose us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Everything repaired in place
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
How to look after the repair
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Store metal items away from the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend 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.
When to call us in Lochend
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- A chipped rim or side
- Chips caused by builders
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Impact holes in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
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Questions from Lochend
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Lochend included. Travel is included in the price.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Where we work around Lochend
Lochend is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Lochend are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the EH7, EH6 and EH8 postcode area. That includes homes on Abbey Lane, Easter Road and London Road. We also travel to Meadowbank (1 mile south), Restalrig (1 mile east), Abbeyhill (1 mile south-west), Jock's Lodge (1 mile south-east) and Willowbrae (1 mile south-east). Further out, we also cover West Coates (3 miles west), Merchiston (3 miles south-west), Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south) and Shandon (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Lochend
In Lochend, that means homes near Lochend Park, St Ninian and Triduana's Church and Leith Academy and the streets around them. You’ll also find McDonald Road Library (0.8 miles west), London Street Primary School (1.1 miles west), 1 pub (0.5 miles south-west) and Mannafields Christian School (less than half a mile west). The closest station to Lochend is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west. Other landmarks nearby include St. James Centre (1.2 miles west) and Eastern General Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Lochend include Whinny Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lochend as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
