Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Piershill, Edinburgh
Damaged bath in Piershill? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
About Piershill
Piershill is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Piershill is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
We cover every part of EH7, EH8 and EH15. Streets in the area include Loaning Road, Abercorn Road and Loganlea Road, and we cover them all. Piershill is on the A1140, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Jock's Lodge (1 mile west), Willowbrae (1 mile south-west), Restalrig (1 mile north-west), Mountcastle (1 mile south-east) and Craigentinny (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), West End (3 miles west), Stockbridge (3 miles west), West Coates (3 miles west), Merchiston (3 miles south-west) and Queensferry (10 miles west).
Around Piershill
Around Piershill, we work in homes near Mannafields Christian School, Portobello Library and Duddingston Kirk. Nearby too are Willowbrae Parish Church (under half a mile west), Lochend Park (0.7 miles north-west), Portobello High School (0.9 miles south-east) and Public House (under half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.8 miles west. A little further out are Hibernian Football Club Museum (1 mile north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (2 miles south). The countryside around Piershill includes The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
Bath repair in Piershill, done in place
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We are often asked to fix impact holes in acrylic and damage beneath the taps, across pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Piershill and across Edinburgh.
- Location
- Piershill (EH7, EH8, EH15)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Piershill
Is a bath repair durable?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Normally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the whole bath
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Signs you need bath repair in Piershill
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath is not properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- Aftercare advice
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What preparation is included
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Have new chips seen to early
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Piershill customers choose us
- One price list for the whole UK
- A fixed quote before you book
- No need to remove anything
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Nearby places to Piershill
Other services in Piershill
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Piershill, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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