Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in West Craigs, Edinburgh
Local bath repair for West Craigs: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Rust by the waste and overflow
About our bath repair in West Craigs
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the following day. If you are dealing with rusty patches near the plughole and holes from dropped items, we can typically put it right.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- West Craigs (EH12)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in West Craigs
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Other services in West Craigs
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
West Craigs and the surrounding area
West Craigs is about 4 miles 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. West Craigs is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH12. From Niven Road, Windle Road and Gyle Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. We also cover the places around West Craigs: Maybury (1 mile south-east), East Craigs (1 mile north-east), Gogar (1 mile south-west), Bughtlin (1 mile north-east) and Cammo (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles east), Greenside (5 miles east), Broughton (5 miles east) and Bellevue (5 miles east).
Around West Craigs
Typical jobs here are in homes near Edinburgh and Craigmount High School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in West Craigs itself: Edinburgh Gateway station. A little further out are The Gyle Shopping Centre (within half a mile south) and Craigcrook Castle (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Corstorphine Hill.
How it works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, and get on with the job, which generally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
Email us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in West Craigs, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
What affects the price in West Craigs
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We look at:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send pictures for a quote
Phone pictures are fine. Ensure they show:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A picture taken from further back
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Should you replace it?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why West Craigs customers choose us
- One price list for the whole UK
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
When to call us in West Craigs
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
The things clients generally mention when they call include:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Before booking anyone
- How your room will be protected
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
