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Bath and surface repairs in EH13
Our technicians cover all of the EH13 postcode district, which takes in Colinton Mains, Firrhill and Colinton. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in EH13
- Colinton Mains
- Firrhill
- Colinton
- Redford
- Torphin
- Bonaly
- Oxgangs
- Comiston
- Wester Hailes
- Greenbank
- Fairmilehead
- Baberton
- Longstone
- Redhall
- Clovenstone
- Caiystane
- Kingsknowe
- Juniper Green
Services in EH13
- Sink & basin repair
- Worktop repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- uPVC window & door repair
- Tile repair
- All services
Send us photos of the damage with your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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About bath repair in EH13
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people get in touch are a chipped rim or side and chips caused by builders.
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a few hours. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
What it costs in EH13
Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking.
What you get with us
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A fixed quote before you book
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
What’s near Colinton Mains
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Johns Colinton Mains Church, Firrhill High School and Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, roughly 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Edinburgh City Hospital (0.5 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Colinton Mains include Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
How the damage happens
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to EH13. The price comes down to:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The type of damage
A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Details of any past repairs
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Landlords, agents and businesses in EH13
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Repairing versus replacing
Replacing a fitted bath normally means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit.
What your quote should include
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the room is protected while they work
- What happens if they find more damage
- If travel is included in the price
EH13: your questions answered
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Is there a call-out fee?
We do not add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will there be a smell?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working, which fades afterwards.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
