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Bath Repair for Mountcastle homes
We travel to Mountcastle for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips caused by builders
Bath repair at your home in Mountcastle
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, typically in a single visit. If you’re dealing with chips along the edge of the bath and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can help, whatever the material.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Mountcastle as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Mountcastle (EH15, EH8, EH7)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Mountcastle
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Mountcastle?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your EH15 postcode.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Mountcastle
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Mountcastle as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EH15 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Where we work around Mountcastle
Mountcastle is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in EH15, EH8 and EH7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Goff Avenue, Bryce Avenue and Durham Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. You will find Mountcastle on the A1 and A1140, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you are just outside Mountcastle, we cover Northfield (1 mile south-west), Craigentinny (1 mile north), Piershill (1 mile north-west), South Portobello (1 mile east) and Willowbrae (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), Silvermills (3 miles west), West End (3 miles west), Stockbridge (3 miles west), Canonmills (3 miles west) and West Coates (4 miles west).
Around Mountcastle
We visit homes around Willowbrae Parish Church, Portobello Library and Duddingston Kirk. Nearby too are Abercorn Park (1 mile east), Portobello High School (within half a mile south-east) and Public House (0.6 miles west). For rail, the closest station is Brunstane station, roughly 1.4 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.1 miles south-west) and Hibernian Football Club Museum (1.5 miles north-west). Open spaces near Mountcastle include Whinny Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Do you need bath repair in Mountcastle?
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Look out for any of the following:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How your room will be protected
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price covers travel
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Towns and villages near Mountcastle
Other services in Mountcastle
Repairing versus replacing in Mountcastle
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why book with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One price list for the whole UK
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
