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Bath chip & crack repair in Trinity, Edinburgh

Problem with your bath in Trinity? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • A chipped rim or side
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath repair in Trinity?

How we handle bath repair in Trinity

Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Whether it’s a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and chips caused by builders, we can generally put it right.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Where
Trinity (EH5, EH6, EH3)
Area hub
Edinburgh
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

Common problems we fix in Trinity

Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.

Send us a photo if you notice any of these:

  • A chip where the taps sit
  • Chips along the edge of the bath
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath

Comparing quotes

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Who will actually do the work
  • What happens if they find more damage
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

How to compare quotes

Looking after it afterwards

To keep it looking its best:

  • Have new chips seen to early
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use

Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.

A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:

  • A steel bath rusted through
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below

If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.

Surfaces we repair

  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths

What affects the price in Trinity

Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • Doing more than one item at once
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • The material

A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area

For a price in Trinity, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

How the visit works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

How to prepare

  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
  • Let us know about parking or access

How to get a price

Send us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Trinity, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Trinity and nearby

Trinity is about 2 miles north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Trinity and the surrounding area, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.

We work across EH5, EH6 and EH3. You’ll find streets such as York Road, Park Road and Clark Road, and we cover them all. Trinity is on the A901 and A903, so it’s easy for us to reach. If you’re just outside Trinity, we cover Goldenacre (1 mile south-west), Warriston (1 mile south), Boswall (1 mile west), Inverleith (1 mile south-west) and Granton (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sciennes (3 miles south), Merchiston (3 miles south), Newington (3 miles south), Queensferry (8 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south) and South Portobello (4 miles south-east).

What’s near Trinity

In Trinity, that means homes near Trinity Academy, Drummond Community High School and Newhaven Parish Church and the streets around them. You will also find Stockbridge public library (1.3 miles south), Starbank Arms (less than half a mile north) and Starbank Park (less than half a mile north). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 1.8 miles south of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Leith Hospital (0.9 miles east) and Newhaven Heritage Museum (under half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Trinity include Salisbury Crags and The New Leaf Co-op.

Map of Trinity © OpenStreetMap contributors

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.

FAQs for Trinity

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.

Can landlords book you?

Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.

Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?

Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

Can you redo an old repair?

Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.

What happens next?

You will get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.

Can you match an avocado or pink bath?

Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

Will it make a mess?

No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.

What does bath repair cost?

Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your EH5 postcode.

Work for landlords and builders

We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll arrange it.

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

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