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Bath chip & crack repair in Niddrie Mains, Edinburgh
Bath repair across Niddrie Mains and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Bath repair at your home in Niddrie Mains
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There is no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and chips on the rim or sides.
Every job is backed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Niddrie Mains (EH15, EH16)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Niddrie Mains
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage beneath the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
Questions to ask before you book
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What aftercare is recommended
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Looking after it afterwards
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. 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.
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
FAQs for Niddrie Mains
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you come to Niddrie Mains?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Niddrie Mains. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Niddrie Mains.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No extra charge for your area
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
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How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, 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.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Niddrie Mains as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Where we work around Niddrie Mains
Niddrie Mains is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We travel to homes and businesses in Niddrie Mains and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Niddrie Mains is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Every address in EH15 and EH16 is within our area. Local streets include Hay Avenue, Friary Road and Campion Road, and we cover them all. Niddrie Mains is on the A6095 and A6106, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also work in Bingham (1 mile north-west), Niddrie (1 mile south-east), Greendykes (1 mile south-west), Magdalene (1 mile north-east) and The Wisp (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Niddrie Mains
In Niddrie Mains, that means homes near Castlebrae Community High School, Edinburgh and Craigmillar Castle Park, among other places. Also close by are Portobello Library (1.3 miles north) and Duddingston Kirk (1.1 miles west). The nearest railway station is Brunstane station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.7 miles west) and Craigmillar Castle (1 mile south-west). Not far away are Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
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