Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Repair in Oxgangs
Problem with your bath in Oxgangs? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Bath repair in Oxgangs, done in place
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day. If you’re dealing with damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and holes from dropped items, we can help, on pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Oxgangs (EH10, EH13, EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts 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 Oxgangs clients choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Same prices wherever you are
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse it down after each bath
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
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How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- 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.
- 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
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
Oxgangs and the surrounding area
Oxgangs is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Oxgangs is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH10, EH13 and EH14. That includes homes on Oxgangs Road, Camus Avenue and Comiston Road and the roads around them. If you are just outside Oxgangs, we cover Colinton Mains (1 mile west), Comiston (1 mile north-east), Caiystane (1 mile south-east), Greenbank (1 mile north) and Firrhill (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
What’s near Oxgangs
We visit homes around Edinburgh, Firrhill High School and Harrison Park. The closest station to Oxgangs is Slateford station, about 1.6 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Cockburn Geological Museum (2.1 miles north-east) and Edinburgh City Hospital (0.6 miles north-west). The countryside around Oxgangs includes Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Details of any past repairs
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
Most customers in Oxgangs get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Oxgangs
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Oxgangs as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
When to call us in Oxgangs
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.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A chipped rim or side
- A kit repair that didn’t last
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How changes to the job are handled
- How your room will be protected
- How long it needs to cure
Questions from Oxgangs
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
What about rust by the waste?
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 landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
