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Bath chip & crack repair in The Calders, Edinburgh
Damaged bath in The Calders? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Bath repair at your home in The Calders
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and people most often call us about impact holes in acrylic and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- The Calders (EH11, EH14, EH12)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in The Calders
The Calders is about 4 miles south-west of West End, in Edinburgh. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh.
We work across the EH11, EH14 and EH12 postcode area and the streets around it. That includes homes on Calder Road, Cutlins Road and Sighthill Road. If you are just outside The Calders, we cover Sighthill (1 mile north-east), Wester Hailes (1 mile east), Baberton (1 mile south-east), Broomhouse (1 mile north-east) and Clovenstone (1 mile south-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
What’s near The Calders
We visit homes around Wester Hailes Education Centre, Juniper Green Parish Church and Edinburgh, among other places. The Calders’s nearest station is Wester Hailes station, about 0.6 miles south-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Corstorphine Hospital (1.9 miles north-east) and Craigcrook Castle (2.7 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Warklaw Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Your questions about bath repair in The Calders
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What happens next?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
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. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Common problems we fix in The Calders
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips caused by builders
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- How your room will be protected
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
What happens on the day
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in The Calders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Why repair rather than replace?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for The Calders. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Nearby places to The Calders
Other services in The Calders
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
