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Bath chip & crack repair in Saughtonhall, Edinburgh
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Saughtonhall, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Saughtonhall: your questions answered
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Saughtonhall included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
About our bath repair in Saughtonhall
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. There is no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles aren’t touched, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. We work on acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about impact holes in acrylic and a cracked acrylic bath.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Saughtonhall (EH12, EH11, EH3)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Saughtonhall
Other services in Saughtonhall
Our work in Saughtonhall
Saughtonhall is about 2 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Saughtonhall are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover 175 places across Edinburgh.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH12, EH11 and EH3. Whether you live on Gorgie Road, Whitson Road and Baird Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Saughtonhall: Balgreen (1 mile west), Beechmount (1 mile north-west), Murrayfield (1 mile north), Westfield (1 mile south-east) and Roseburn (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Buccleuch (3 miles east).
Around Saughtonhall
Our clients here include homes close to Murrayfield Parish Church, St George's School and Balgreen Primary School. Nearby too are Roseburn Bar (0.6 miles north-east), Saughton Park (0.5 miles south), Gabrielle Keiller Library (1 mile north-east) and St Columba's Parish Church (1.2 miles north). The closest station to Saughtonhall is Slateford station, about 1 mile south. Further afield, we also cover the area around Waverley Mall (2.4 miles east) and Corstorphine Hospital (0.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
- Local schools include Scotus Academy (0.6 miles west)
Do you need bath repair in Saughtonhall?
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips caused by builders
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Questions to ask before you book
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the colour is matched
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim normally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why us?
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Same prices wherever you are
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. It normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Saughtonhall
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Saughtonhall as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Saughtonhall. The price reflects:
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
Every job is a little different, 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.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Where you are, by postcode
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The material, if you know it
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
