Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Silverknowes, Edinburgh
Bath repair across Silverknowes and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
About our bath repair in Silverknowes
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that’s smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and the jobs we see most are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and impact holes in acrylic.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Silverknowes (EH4)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Silverknowes
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we frequently do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Do you cover the whole of Edinburgh?
All of Edinburgh, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
How long before I can use the bath?
Typically the next day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
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What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed price
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- The material, if you know it
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
For a price in Silverknowes, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Have new chips seen to early
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
About Silverknowes
Silverknowes is about 3 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Silverknowes is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Our repair technicians cover all of the EH4 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Heath Road, Main Street and Corbiehill Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Davidson's Mains (1 mile south-west), Muirhouse (1 mile east), Craigcrook (1 mile south), Drylaw (1 mile south-east) and West Pilton (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles south-east), Leith (4 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (3 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east) and Bellevue (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Silverknowes
In Silverknowes, that means homes near Craigroyston Community High School, St Columba's Parish Church and Edinburgh. The closest station to Silverknowes is South Gyle station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Western General Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (2.3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Repairing versus replacing in Silverknowes
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for a few hours, depending on the damage from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Get a quote
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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