Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Repair for South Portobello homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in South Portobello. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A chip where the taps sit
Signs you need bath repair in South Portobello
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Questions to ask before you book
- What aftercare is recommended
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How changes to the job are handled
How we handle bath repair in South Portobello
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. We are often asked to fix chips on the rim or sides and rusty patches near the plughole, on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- South Portobello (EH15, EH8, EH7)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why South Portobello customers choose us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Access to the area
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Questions from South Portobello
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
How much does bath repair cost in South Portobello?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your EH15 postcode.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in South Portobello
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Covering South Portobello
South Portobello is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EH15, EH8 and EH7 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Hope Lane, Pipe Lane and Beach Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to South Portobello include Magdalene (1 mile south), Mountcastle (1 mile west), Brunstane (1 mile east), Northfield (1 mile west) and Bingham (1 mile south). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (3 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles west), Broughton (3 miles west) and Bellevue (3 miles west).
What’s near South Portobello
We visit homes around Abercorn Park, St John the Evangelist RC Church and 47 Figgate Lane pub. Other local landmarks include Portobello High School (under half a mile west) and Portobello Library (within half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Brunstane station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find Craigmillar Castle (1.8 miles south-west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.3 miles south-west). Open spaces near South Portobello include Whinny Hill and Duddingston Loch.
For landlords and businesses
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
What happens on the day
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- 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 next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Ensure the area is dry
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
