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Bath chip & crack repair in Slateford, Edinburgh
Bath repair in and around Slateford: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Damage beneath the taps
Repair or replace: which is better?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Slateford
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Bath repair at your home in Slateford
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. Common call-outs are for a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and cracks in an acrylic bath, across pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Slateford and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Slateford (EH14, EH11, EH10)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need bath repair in Slateford?
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, and the damage isn’t always spotted until later. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Look out for these signs:
- Chips under the taps
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if they find more damage
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not 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.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Slateford
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Where we work around Slateford
Slateford is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Slateford or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh.
Every address in EH14, EH11 and EH10 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Ford's Road. We also travel to Chesser (1 mile west), Gorgie (1 mile north-east), Polwarth (1 mile east), Shandon (1 mile north-east) and Redhall (1 mile south-west). Larger places within reach include Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Slateford
Around Slateford, we work in homes near Firrhill High School, Saughton Park and Gabrielle Keiller Library, among other places. You’ll also find Cross Keys Tavern (0.5 miles south-west), Iain Tomlin School of Music (1.1 miles east), St. Cuthbert's Catholic Church (within half a mile north-east) and Craiglockhart Primary School (0.6 miles north-east). Slateford has its own railway station: Slateford station. Nearby you’ll also find Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.7 miles south) and Waverley Mall (2.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Slateford. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
FAQs for Slateford
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You’re under no obligation.
Other services in Slateford
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
How it works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- 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 next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
