Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Riccarton, Edinburgh
Problem with your bath in Riccarton? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Chips caused by builders
About our bath repair in Riccarton
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We regularly repair acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most frequently call us about hairline or through cracks in acrylic and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Riccarton (EH14)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Riccarton
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Doing more than one item at once
- The type of damage
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A photo taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Riccarton as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
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.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why book with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One price list for the whole UK
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Riccarton and the surrounding area
Riccarton is about 5 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH14, a technician comes to you. Riccarton is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH14. From Research Avenue North, Hermiston Walk and Calder Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Riccarton, we cover Hermiston (1 mile north), Warriston (1 mile south-west), Gogar (1 mile north), Maybury (2 miles north) and West Craigs (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (5 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (7 miles north-east), Greenside (6 miles north-east), Broughton (6 miles north-east) and Bellevue (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Riccarton
We visit homes around Wester Hailes Education Centre. The closest station to Riccarton is Edinburgh Park station, about 1 mile north-east. Other landmarks nearby include Corstorphine Hospital (2.7 miles north-east) and Craigcrook Castle (3.5 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Warklaw Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Questions from Riccarton
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Riccarton.
What information do you need?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Riccarton?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Generally the day after. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
When we would advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Common problems we fix in Riccarton
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips caused by builders
Comparing quotes
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
What else we do in Riccarton
Aftercare tips
Nothing complicated is needed:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
