Midlothian · Scotland

Bath Repair in Newton Village

We travel to Newton Village for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath repair in Newton Village?

How we handle bath repair in Newton Village

Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and deep scratches in acrylic.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Location
Newton Village (EH22)
County
Midlothian
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)

Your questions about bath repair in Newton Village

Is the work guaranteed?

Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?

Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

How invisible is a bath repair?

The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.

What happens next?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

Can you repair a hole in a bath?

Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.

Do you cover Newton Village?

Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Newton Village. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

When to call us in Newton Village

Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.

Most people get in touch when they notice one of these:

  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Rust spots around the plughole

What your quote should include

  • How to look after the finish
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • How long it needs to cure
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included

How to compare quotes

How we price bath repair

Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Newton Village. What changes the price is:

  • How much damage there is
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. 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

You can take the photos on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • A photo taken from further back
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Usually it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Newton Village. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

What you get with us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Everything repaired in place
  • We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing

Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

DIY kit or professional repair?

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, and the work is guaranteed.

Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.

Work for landlords and builders

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

How the visit works

There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, tidy-up included.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Ask for a price

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.

Send photos for a quote

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Different materials, different repairs

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

Where we work around Newton Village

Newton Village is about 2 miles north-west of Dalkeith, in Midlothian. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 33 places across Midlothian.

Every address in EH22 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Desmoulins Drive, Baronet Park and Millerhill Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Newton Village, we cover Millerhill (1 mile east), Shawfair (1 mile north), Old Craighall (1 mile north-east), Newcraighall (1 mile north) and Whitecraig (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Bonnyrigg (3 miles south), Penicuik (7 miles south-west), Loanhead (4 miles south-west), Gorebridge (5 miles south), Newtongrange (3 miles south) and Mayfield (4 miles south-east).

Local landmarks in Newton Village

Around Newton Village, we work in homes near Newton Church, Dalkeith High School and Drum Park and the streets around them. Newton Village has its own railway station: Shawfair station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (1.8 miles west) and Dalkeith Palace (1.4 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Nether Hill and Duddingston Loch.

Map of Newton Village © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we cannot put right

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we repair

  • Cast iron enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
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