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Bath Repair for Swanston homes
Problem with your bath in Swanston? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
How we handle bath repair in Swanston
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. We work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most frequently call us about rust by the waste and overflow and a hole punched through by something heavy.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Swanston (EH10)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Swanston
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Swanston: your questions answered
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do you cover the whole of Edinburgh?
We cover the whole UK, including Swanston and the rest of Edinburgh. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Do you cover Swanston?
Yes, we do. Repair technicians travel to Swanston from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- 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.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
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Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
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Signs you need bath repair in Swanston
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.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips under the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips caused by builders
Questions to ask before booking
- When it can be used again
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Should you replace it?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and the bathroom stays exactly as it is. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why us?
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No need to remove anything
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Where we work around Swanston
Swanston is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. From the centre of Swanston to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Swanston is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Jobs in EH10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. We also travel to Bonaly (2 miles west), Torphin (2 miles west), Milton Bridge (3 miles south), Penicuik (4 miles south) and Silverburn (5 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (6 miles north), Greenside (5 miles north), Broughton (5 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Swanston
We visit homes around Fairmilehead Church and Firrhill High School, among other places. Swanston’s nearest station is Slateford station, about 2.5 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Merchiston Tower (2.8 miles north) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (0.9 miles north-east). Not far away are Caerketton Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
