East Lothian · Scotland
Bath and surface repairs in EH33
Our technicians cover all of the EH33 postcode district, including Tranent, Macmerry and Elphinstone. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Towns and villages in EH33
Repairs we offer in EH33
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Sink & basin repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Coloured suite to white
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Worktop repair
- Every service
Send us photos of the damage with your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Our bath repair service in EH33
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Common call-outs are for cracks in an acrylic bath and impact holes in acrylic, on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes two to three hours for most chips. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- 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 following day.
What it costs in EH33
Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Colour-matched on site
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One price list for the whole UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Ask for a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Local landmarks in Tranent
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Ross High School, Keeper's Arms and Tranent, among other places. The nearest railway station is Prestonpans station, about 1.2 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Battle of Prestonpans Jacobite Museum (1.8 miles north-west) and Seton Castle (1.8 miles north).
What affects the price in EH33
Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for EH33. What changes the price is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Landlords, agents and businesses in EH33
For anyone letting property in or around EH33, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A steel bath rusted through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
EH33: your questions answered
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in EH33.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally within a day, depending on the repair.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
