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Bath and surface repairs in EH28
Based in EH28? We cover Ratho, Newbridge and Ratho Station and the rest of the district, repairing in place.
Where we work in EH28
Services in EH28
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Worktop repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Tile repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
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Send a photo and your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Bath repair across EH28: what to expect
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. Typical jobs include a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and deep scratches in acrylic, across acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take two to three hours for most chips.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Cost
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
What you get with us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Most jobs done in one visit
How to get a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Local landmarks in Ratho
Around Ratho, we work in homes near Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well and the streets around them. The closest station to Ratho is Edinburgh Gateway station, about 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Illieston Castle (2.4 miles west). For a walk, there is Dundas Loch and Warklaw Hill.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
How to care for the repair
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Landlords, agents and businesses in EH28
If you manage property in EH28, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Edinburgh and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
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.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Questions from EH28
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
Can you price it without visiting?
Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
