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Bath Repair in St Leonard's
Bath repair in St Leonard's without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Impact holes in acrylic
Bath repair at your home in St Leonard's
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are deep scratches in acrylic and chips caused by builders.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- St Leonard's (EH8, EH9, EH16)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
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.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
What we are called out for in St Leonard's
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Chips under the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Deep scratches in acrylic
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the room is protected while they work
Should you replace it?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- No need to remove anything
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- A fixed quote before you book
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- First, we check the damage against your photos 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.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
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Common questions in St Leonard's
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Will I be able to see the repair?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to St Leonard's. The price comes down to:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Details of any past repairs
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Our work in St Leonard's
St Leonard's is about 1 mile east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Clients in St Leonard's get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. St Leonard's is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Every address in EH8, EH9 and EH16 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You’ll find streets such as Dalkeith Road, Salisbury Road and Newington Road. Close by, we cover Newington (1 mile south-west), Buccleuch (1 mile north-west), Sciennes (1 mile west), Mayfield (1 mile south) and Burgh Muir (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north), Southhouse (3 miles south), Newhaven (3 miles north) and Gilmerton (3 miles south-east).
Near you in St Leonard's
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Trinnean's School, Duddingston Kirk and National Museums Scotland Library. You will also find 1 pub (under half a mile south-west), Sciennes Primary School (0.5 miles west), Edinburgh (within half a mile north-west) and Royal Blind School (0.7 miles south). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1 mile north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1 mile south-east) and Deaconess Hospital (0.5 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
- Other local spots include The Meadows (0.8 miles west)
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
