East Lothian · Scotland

Bath Repair in Prestonpans

Bath repair for Prestonpans, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • Rust spots around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Prestonpans

Common problems we fix in Prestonpans

A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.

Signs it’s time to call us include:

  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Chips caused by builders

What your quote should include

  • When it can be used again
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • How to look after the finish
  • If travel is included in the price

Choosing a repair company

Bath repair in Prestonpans without replacing anything

You do not need a new bath because of a chip. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. Whether it’s holes from dropped items and scuffs and scratches in the surface, we can usually put it right.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair
Where
Prestonpans (EH32)
Region
East Lothian
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Honest limits

To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:

  • Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
  • A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • A steel bath rusted through

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.

Materials we work on in Prestonpans

  • Acrylic
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding

Should I try a DIY kit first?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.

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 isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why Prestonpans customers choose us

  • A fixed quote before booking
  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

For landlords and businesses

For anyone letting property in or around Prestonpans, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

What happens on the day

We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a few hours. The room is left tidy.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Ask for a price

For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Prestonpans and nearby

Prestonpans is about 8 miles north-east of Bonnyrigg, in East Lothian. We travel to homes and businesses in Prestonpans, so nothing has to leave your home. Prestonpans is one of 48 towns and villages in East Lothian where we work. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 9 miles away.

Here we cover the EH32 postcode area. From High Street, Station Road and Gardiner Square or a nearby road, we can come to you. Prestonpans is on the B1348 and B1349, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Prestongrange (1 mile south-west), Cockenzie and Port Seton (1 mile north-east), Seton (1 mile east), Tranent (2 miles south-east) and Elphinstone (2 miles south). Further out, we also cover Musselburgh (3 miles west), Haddington (8 miles east), North Berwick (12 miles north-east), Longniddry (4 miles east), Gullane (8 miles north-east) and East Linton (13 miles east). Being one of East Lothian’s larger places, Prestonpans is somewhere we visit often.

Landmarks near Prestonpans

In Prestonpans, that means homes near Gothenburg Tavern, Preston Lodge High School and Prestongrange Parish Church. There is a railway station in Prestonpans itself: Prestonpans station. Well-known places in the area include Seton Castle (1.9 miles east) and Battle of Prestonpans Jacobite Museum (within half a mile north-west).

Map of Prestonpans © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prestonpans: your questions answered

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

What information do you need?

Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

What does bath repair cost?

Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.

Do you come to Prestonpans?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Prestonpans for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

What your bath is made of matters

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

Aftercare tips

To keep it looking its best for years:

  • Rinse it down after each bath
  • Have new chips seen to early
  • Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted

Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.

Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.

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