East Lothian · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Preston, East Lothian
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Preston, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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)
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Bath repair in Preston without replacing anything
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. We’re frequently asked to fix holes from dropped items and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Preston as everywhere else we work.
- Area
- Preston (EH40)
- Region
- East Lothian
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Preston
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
How the visit works
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take two to three hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave 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.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Preston and the surrounding area
Preston is about 5 miles west of Dunbar, in East Lothian. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Preston is one of 48 towns and villages in East Lothian we cover. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 22 miles away.
Jobs in EH40 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also travel to Phantassie (1 mile south), Smeaton (1 mile north-west), East Linton (1 mile south-west), Stenton (3 miles south-east) and Garvald (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Haddington (6 miles south-west), Dunbar (5 miles east), Tranent (12 miles west), North Berwick (5 miles north-west), Prestonpans (13 miles west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (12 miles west).
Near you in Preston
We visit homes around Prestonkirk Parish Church and The Crown & Kitchen pub and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is East Linton station, about 0.7 miles south-west of the centre. A little further out are Hailes Castle (2 miles south-west) and National Museum of Flight (2.7 miles west). For a walk, there is Traprain Law.
Do you need bath repair in Preston?
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A chipped rim or side
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How soon you can use it again
Towns and villages near Preston
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Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Should you replace it?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Same prices wherever you are
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Your questions about bath repair in Preston
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787.
How long before I can use the bath?
Typically within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
