Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Broughton, Edinburgh
We travel to Broughton for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools
- Damage caused while the bathroom was being fitted
When to call us in Broughton
Nearly all the chips we see starts with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows. Acrylic baths, on the other hand, tend to crack if they aren’t properly supported, usually near the taps or the waste.
People usually call us when they notice something like this:
- Chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools
- Cracks and holes in acrylic baths
- Rust spots where the enamel has gone
- Damage caused while the bathroom was being fitted
Questions to ask before you book
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- When it can be used again
- Aftercare advice
Bath repair in Broughton without replacing anything
Most baths can be used again the next day. A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. We work on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people get in touch are chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools and scratches and burns.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Broughton as everywhere else we work. Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
- Area
- Broughton (EH7, EH1, EH3)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 22 October 2026
Common questions in Broughton
How do I get a price for bath repair in Broughton?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode, and we’ll reply with the price.
Do you protect the room?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and clean up when we finish.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Do you work for landlords and businesses in Broughton?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you come to Broughton?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Broughton. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Repairing versus replacing in Broughton
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Broughton
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour-matched on site
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job usually takes a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
Also in Broughton
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Where we work around Broughton
Broughton is about 1 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH7, we come to you. We work in 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of the EH7, EH1 and EH3 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as York Lane, Meuse Lane and Canon Lane. Broughton is on the A900, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also work in Gayfield (1 mile north-east), Greenside (1 mile south-east), Bellevue (1 mile north-west), New Town (1 mile west) and Canonmills (1 mile north-west). Broughton is one of the larger places we cover in Edinburgh.
Around Broughton
Around Broughton, we work in homes near Free Church College, Public House and King George V Park. The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about less than half a mile south of the centre. A little further out are Victorian Pharmacy Museum (less than half a mile south-west) and St. James Centre (less than half a mile south). Green spaces nearby include Salisbury Crags and The New Leaf Co-op.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
