Midlothian · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Polton, Midlothian
Problem with your bath in Polton? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Impact holes in acrylic
Bath repair at your home in Polton
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can usually use the bath the day after. If you’re dealing with cracks in an acrylic bath and a chip where the taps sit, we can help, on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel alike.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Polton and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Polton (EH18, EH19, EH24)
- Area hub
- Midlothian
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Polton
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Where we work around Polton
Polton is about 1 mile west of Bonnyrigg, in Midlothian. We visit clients in Polton and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Polton is one of 33 towns and villages in Midlothian where we work. Our jobs stretch from Polton to Edinburgh (about 6 miles away).
We cover every part of EH18, EH19 and EH24 and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Gordon Avenue, De Quincey Road and St Annes Avenue, all of which we cover. We also travel to Rosewell (1 mile south), Bonnyrigg (1 mile east), Loanhead (1 mile north-west), Lasswade (1 mile north-east) and Roslin (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dalkeith (3 miles north-east), Penicuik (4 miles south-west), Gorebridge (4 miles south-east), Newtongrange (3 miles east), Mayfield (4 miles east) and Shawfair (4 miles north).
Around Polton
In Polton, that means homes near St Leaonard's Episcopal Church, Lasswade High School Centre and Public Library and the streets around them. The closest station to Polton is Eskbank station, roughly 2.2 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Hawthornden Castle (0.5 miles south-west) and Midlothian Community Hospital (1.9 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Woodhouselee Hill and Edgelaw Reservoir.
Also in Polton
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Repair or replace in Polton?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why Polton clients choose us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We leave the room as we found it
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a morning or an afternoon, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your EH18 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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Polton: your questions answered
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
Signs you need bath repair in Polton
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips caused by builders
- A chip where the taps sit
- Impact holes in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether they match the colour on site
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse it down after each bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
