Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Shandon, Edinburgh
Bath repair in and around Shandon: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
How we handle bath repair in Shandon
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and people most often call us about chips under the taps and snagging damage from a refit.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Shandon (EH11, EH14, EH10)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we’re doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price.
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Shandon questions
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Will I be able to see the repair?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Shandon use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
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.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
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 generally cheaper.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
- The material
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Any details about the material
- A picture taken from further back
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Where we work around Shandon
Shandon is about 1 mile south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Across the EH11 area, a technician comes to you. Shandon is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Our technicians cover all of the EH11, EH14 and EH10 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Gorgie Road. Nearby, we also work in Polwarth (1 mile south), Gorgie (1 mile west), Westfield (1 mile north-west), Slateford (1 mile south-west) and Holy Corner (1 mile east). We also work in nearby towns such as Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Pilrig (3 miles north-east), North Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (7 miles north-west) and Powderhall (3 miles north-east).
Near you in Shandon
We visit homes around Edinburgh, Gabrielle Keiller Library and The Athletic Arms. Nearby too are Craiglockhart Primary School (under half a mile south-east), Harrison Park (under half a mile north-east), Boroughmuir High School (0.9 miles north-east) and Iain Tomlin School of Music (0.6 miles east). The closest station to Shandon is Slateford station, roughly 0.7 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Royal Edinburgh Hospital (0.7 miles south-east) and Merchiston Tower (0.6 miles east). For a walk, there is Craiglockhart Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Repairing versus replacing in Shandon
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Why Shandon customers choose us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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When to call us in Shandon
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- A chip where the taps sit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Questions to ask before you book
- Aftercare advice
- How the colour is matched
- If travel is included in the price
- How long it needs to cure
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
