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Bath chip & crack repair in Northfield, Edinburgh
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Northfield, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Snagging damage from a refit
Bath repair in Northfield, done in place
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. We work on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and people most often call us about holes from dropped items and a chip where the taps sit.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Northfield (EH8, EH15, EH7)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Northfield
Northfield is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Northfield is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
We work across EH8, EH15 and EH7 and the streets around it. That includes homes on Durham Avenue, Parker Avenue and Paisley Avenue and the roads around them. Main roads around Northfield include the A1 and A1140, which makes travel easy. If you are just outside Northfield, we cover Mountcastle (1 mile north-east), Piershill (1 mile north-west), Willowbrae (1 mile west), Craigentinny (1 mile north) and South Portobello (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (3 miles north-west), Silvermills (3 miles west), West End (3 miles west), Stockbridge (3 miles west) and North Leith (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Northfield
Around Northfield, we work in homes near Duddingston Kirk, Public House and Willowbrae Parish Church and the streets around them. You will also find Abercorn Park (1.2 miles east), Portobello High School (within half a mile east) and Portobello Library (0.8 miles east). The closest station to Northfield is Brunstane station, roughly 1.4 miles east. Other landmarks nearby include Craigmillar Castle (1.7 miles south) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.9 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
FAQs for Northfield
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
How invisible is a bath repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
What affects the price in Northfield
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Most clients in Northfield get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Nearby places to Northfield
What else we do in Northfield
Signs you need bath repair in Northfield
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Common reasons people in Northfield contact us are:
- A chipped rim or side
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Questions to ask before booking
- What preparation is included
- Who will actually do the work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether they match the colour on site
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
