Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Torphin, Edinburgh
Local bath repair for Torphin: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Why repair rather than replace?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why us?
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Same prices wherever you are
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Bath repair in Torphin, done in place
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can normally bathe again the next day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most often call us about hairline or through cracks in acrylic and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Torphin and across Edinburgh.
- Where
- Torphin (EH13, EH14)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take two to three hours for most chips, including clearing up.
- 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.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, generally by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
We price from pictures 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.
Advice
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
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.
How to look after the repair
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Do you need bath repair in Torphin?
Rust usually starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A chip where the taps sit
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- If travel is included in the price
- How the colour is matched
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Torphin and nearby
Torphin is about 4 miles south-west of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Torphin is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Here we cover the EH13 and EH14 postcode area. From Torduff Road, Torphin Road and Woodhall Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Torphin, we cover Bonaly (1 mile east), Swanston (2 miles east), Milton Bridge (4 miles south-east), Silverburn (5 miles south) and Penicuik (5 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Torphin
Typical jobs here are in homes near Merchiston Castle School, Edinburgh and Wester Hailes Education Centre. The nearest railway station is Wester Hailes station, about 1.2 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around War Poets Collection (1.8 miles north) and Craiglockhart Hydropathic (2 miles north-east). Open spaces near Torphin include Torphin Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Honest limits
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Torphin
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
What affects the price in Torphin
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Common questions in Torphin
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally within a day, depending on the repair.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
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