East Lothian · Scotland
Bath Repair in Old Craighall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Old Craighall, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Bath repair in Old Craighall without replacing anything
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 fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. If you are dealing with scratches you can feel with a fingernail and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Old Craighall (EH21)
- County
- East Lothian
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath repair in Old Craighall
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
For anyone letting property in or around Old Craighall, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Can I fix it myself?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
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 early repair keeps the cost down.
Signs you need bath repair in Old Craighall
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Holes from dropped items
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price covers travel
About Old Craighall
Old Craighall is about 1 mile south of Musselburgh, in East Lothian. We travel to homes and businesses in Old Craighall and nearby villages, so there is no workshop to go to. Our repair technicians cover 48 places in East Lothian, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 6 miles away.
We cover every part of the EH21 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Queen Margaret University Way, Old Craighall Road and Milne Meadows. Close by, we cover Millerhill (1 mile south-west), Shawfair (1 mile west), Whitecraig (1 mile east), Newton Village (1 mile south-west) and Newcraighall (1 mile north-west). Larger places within reach include Haddington (11 miles east), Tranent (5 miles east), Prestonpans (4 miles north-east), Cockenzie and Port Seton (5 miles north-east), Longniddry (7 miles north-east) and Gullane (12 miles north-east).
What’s near Old Craighall
In Old Craighall, that means homes near Loretto School and Newton, among other places. Old Craighall’s nearest station is Musselburgh station, about 0.8 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Musselburgh Doll Museum (1.4 miles north) and Dalkeith Palace (1.6 miles south). For a walk, there is Duddingston Loch and Whinny Hill.
Nearby places to Old Craighall
What else we do in Old Craighall
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Craighall
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One visit for most repairs
- Work done at your home or business
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Honest limits
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
What happens on the day
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say immediately whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
