Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Repair in The Wisp
Bath repair for The Wisp, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Covering The Wisp
The Wisp is about 3 miles south-west of Musselburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in The Wisp are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh.
Jobs in EH16, EH22 and EH15 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Aspen Road, Friary Road and Campion Road and the roads around them. Other places close to The Wisp include Greendykes (1 mile north-west), Niddrie (1 mile north-east), Niddrie Mains (1 mile north), Little France (1 mile south-west) and Bingham (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
What’s near The Wisp
Typical jobs here are in homes near Craigmillar Castle Park, Castlebrae Community High School and Portobello Library and the streets around them. The closest station to The Wisp is Newcraighall station, roughly 1.3 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Craigmillar Castle (0.8 miles west) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.7 miles west). The countryside around The Wisp includes Duddingston Loch and Nether Hill.
Bath repair in The Wisp without replacing anything
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Whether it’s scuffs and scratches in the surface and a chipped rim or side, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- The Wisp (EH16, EH22, EH15)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re 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.
- 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.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the day after.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
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 we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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Landlord and trade work in The Wisp
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in The Wisp as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
For anyone letting property in or around The Wisp, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Questions from The Wisp
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Do you come to The Wisp?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to The Wisp for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you quote from pictures?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job without visiting.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Why repair rather than replace?
For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in The Wisp
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One price list for the entire UK
- One visit for most repairs
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
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