Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Repair in Ratho
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Ratho, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A chip where the taps sit
Ratho questions
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Do you work in Ratho?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Ratho. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Bath repair at your home in Ratho
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Common call-outs are for impact holes in acrylic and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Ratho and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Ratho (EH28)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The type of damage
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Details of any past repairs
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The material, if you know it
If you’re in Ratho and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
What a repair cannot fix
In fairness, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Where we work around Ratho
Ratho is about 6 miles east of Livingston, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH28 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 7 miles away.
Every address in EH28 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Main Street, Dalmahoy Road and Lidgate Shot. We also travel to Ratho Station (1 mile north), Ingliston (1 mile north), Warriston (2 miles south-east), Gogar (2 miles north-east) and Hermiston (2 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (7 miles east), Leith (9 miles north-east), Bonnington (8 miles north-east), Greenside (8 miles east), Broughton (8 miles east) and Bellevue (8 miles east).
Around Ratho
Around Ratho, we work in homes near Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Gateway station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Illieston Castle (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Dundas Loch and Warklaw Hill.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Towns and villages near Ratho
What else we do in Ratho
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
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.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Repairing versus replacing in Ratho
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Ratho. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One price list for the entire UK
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How the visit works
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It typically takes a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Ratho, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
