Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Repair in Sciennes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Sciennes. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A chip where the taps sit
DIY kit or professional 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, a professional repair is worth it.
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
How we handle bath repair in Sciennes
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Whether it’s holes from dropped items and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can help.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Sciennes (EH9, EH8, EH3)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Sciennes use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A steel bath rusted through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Questions from Sciennes
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
How long before I can use the bath?
Most baths can be used the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Sciennes included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why book with us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Where we work around Sciennes
Sciennes is about 1 mile south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Sciennes are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in EH9, EH8 and EH3 is covered. Streets in the area include Lauder Road, Meadow Lane and Grange Road, all of which we cover. You will find Sciennes on the A700, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also work in The Grange (1 mile south), Marchmont (1 mile west), Newington (1 mile east), Burgh Muir (1 mile south) and Buccleuch (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (3 miles north), North Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north), South Portobello (3 miles east) and Southhouse (3 miles south-east).
What’s near Sciennes
Around Sciennes, we work in homes near The Meadows, St Cuthbert's Church and James Gillespie's High School. You will also find St Trinnean's School (0.6 miles east), Sciennes Primary School (under half a mile west), 15-16 Argyle Place pub (within half a mile west) and National Museums Scotland Library (0.6 miles north). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.9 miles north. A little further out are Meadows Dental Clinic (under half a mile south-west) and Edinburgh Castle (0.9 miles north-west). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
- Churches close by include St Catherine's Argyle Church (within half a mile south-west)
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
When to call us in Sciennes
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until it cracks.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Impact holes in acrylic
Questions to ask before booking
- How your room will be protected
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who turns up on the day
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The size and number of damaged areas
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send photos for a quote
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the whole bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the following day.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
Most clients in Sciennes get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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