East Lothian · Scotland
Bath and surface repairs in EH42
Based in EH42? We cover Dunbar, Belhaven and West Barns and every street in between, repairing in place.
Areas within EH42
What we do in EH42
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Tile repair
- Coloured suite to white
- All services
Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
Nearby postcode districts
Across East Lothian
All places in East Lothian
Areas we cover
About bath repair in EH42
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the day after. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and people most often call us about holes from dropped items and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, generally by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
What it costs in EH42
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Colour-matched on site
- Everything repaired in place
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Get a quote
You do not 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’ll reply with a fixed price.
Landmarks near Dunbar
In Dunbar, that means homes near The Volunteer Arms and Abbey Church of Scotland and the streets around them. Dunbar has its own railway station: Dunbar station. Other landmarks nearby include Dunbar Town House Museum and Gallery (within half a mile north-east) and Belhaven Hospital (0.7 miles west). For a walk, there’s Doon Hill.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Should you replace it?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price.
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- If travel is included in the price
Landlords, agents and businesses in EH42
For anyone letting property in or around EH42, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to EH42. The price depends on:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- One picture of the entire bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
Most clients in EH42 get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
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.
FAQs for EH42
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
What areas do you cover?
All of East Lothian, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
