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Bath Repair in Wester Broom

Our technicians come to Wester Broom for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Impact holes in acrylic
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Wester Broom homes

Repair or replace in Wester Broom?

A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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 combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Why us?

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • One visit for most repairs

Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Bath repair in Wester Broom, done in place

Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Whether it’s a hole punched through by something heavy and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can generally put it right, whatever the material.

You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)
Where
Wester Broom (EH12, EH11)
Region
Edinburgh
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

What a repair cannot fix

It helps to know what we cannot do too:

  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet

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

Materials we repair

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

How to look after the repair

Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:

  • Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Rinse it down after each bath
  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent

Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.

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.

Wester Broom questions

Can you fix rust around the plughole?

Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

What areas do you cover?

All of Edinburgh, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.

Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?

Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.

Will the repair last?

Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.

What affects the price in Wester Broom

Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Send pictures for a quote

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • The material, if you know it
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • One picture of the entire bath

To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will say immediately if a repair is the right fix.

What we do, step by step

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
  2. Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

How to get a price

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

For landlords and businesses

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Wester Broom use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

Wester Broom and the surrounding area

Wester Broom is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Wester Broom or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our technicians cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.

All of EH12 and EH11 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Manse Road, Roull Road and Dovecot Road or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Close by, we cover South Gyle (1 mile south-west), Corstorphine (1 mile north-east), Broomhouse (1 mile south-east), Carrick Knowe (1 mile east) and Sighthill (1 mile south). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles east), Broughton (4 miles east) and Bellevue (4 miles east).

Around Wester Broom

Around Wester Broom, we work in homes near Saughton Park, The Torfin pub and Forrester High School and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Wester Broom itself: South Gyle station. A little further out are The Gyle Shopping Centre (0.8 miles west) and Craigcrook Castle (1.6 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.

Map of Wester Broom © OpenStreetMap contributors

Signs you need bath repair in Wester Broom

Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • A chipped rim or side
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Chips under the taps

Before you book anyone

  • How the colour is matched
  • How your room will be protected
  • How soon you can use it again
  • What happens if they find more damage

Choosing a repair company

Repairs by material

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.

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