Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Southhouse, Edinburgh
Our technicians come to Southhouse for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Impact holes in acrylic
How we handle bath repair in Southhouse
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can generally use the bath the following day. Common call-outs are for a kit repair that didn’t last and chips under the taps, across whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Southhouse (EH17, EH16)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Southhouse
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Southhouse. The price reflects:
- The material
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the photos on your phone. Ensure they show:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The material, if you know it
- A picture taken from further back
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Questions from Southhouse
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
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.
Do you cover the entire of Edinburgh?
We cover the whole UK, including Southhouse and the rest of Edinburgh. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll offer you dates.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
What do you need from me?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
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.
How the visit works
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Where we work around Southhouse
Southhouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in EH17 and EH16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane. We also travel to Gracemount (1 mile north), Kaimes (1 mile west), Howden Hall (1 mile north-west), Alnwickhill (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
What’s near Southhouse
Typical jobs here are in homes near Edinburgh, Gracemount High School and Liberton Parish Church and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Shawfair station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). For a walk, there is Blackford Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Repair or replace in Southhouse?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Landlord and trade work in Southhouse
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
For anyone letting property in or around Southhouse, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
What we can’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
When to call us in Southhouse
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Questions to ask before booking
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Aftercare advice
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