Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Merchiston, Edinburgh
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Merchiston and across Edinburgh. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
Bath repair in Merchiston, done in place
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. We regularly repair acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people contact us are rust by the waste and overflow and scratches you can feel with a fingernail.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Merchiston (EH10, EH11, EH3)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. It generally takes a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, typically by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
For a price in Merchiston, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
Repair or replace in Merchiston?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Merchiston. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No need to remove anything
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
What affects the price in Merchiston
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The type of damage
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
Phone pictures are fine. Just ensure we can see:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Towns and villages near Merchiston
More services for Merchiston
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
If you manage property in Merchiston, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Merchiston and nearby
Merchiston is about 1 mile south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH10 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EH10, EH11 and EH3 is within our area. Whether you live on Eden Lane, Spylaw Road and Bryson Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Bruntsfield (1 mile east), Holy Corner (1 mile south), Greenhill (1 mile south), Burghmuirhead (1 mile south) and Church Hill (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (8 miles north-west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east) and Lochend (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Merchiston
Our customers here include homes close to National Museums Scotland Library, Christ Church and Iain Tomlin School of Music and the streets around them. Nearby too are Tollcross Primary School (0.5 miles north), Bruntsfield Links (less than half a mile north-east), St Cuthbert's Church (0.9 miles north) and Boroughmuir High School (within half a mile north). For rail, the closest station is Haymarket station, about 0.7 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Bruntsfield Hospital (under half a mile east) and Museum of Fire (0.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Blackford Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
- Local pubs include Golf Tavern (less than half a mile north-east)
FAQs for Merchiston
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Are there extra charges for Merchiston?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
What happens after I send pictures?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, typically with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Signs you need bath repair in Merchiston
Rust typically starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips on the rim or sides
Questions to ask before you book
- Aftercare advice
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether the price covers travel
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Store metal items away from the bath
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 without abrasive products.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
