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Bath chip & crack repair in Gilmerton, Edinburgh

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Gilmerton, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

Repairs from £95
Rust spots where the enamel has gone
Damage caused while the bathroom was being fitted

Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath Repair near Gilmerton

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Bath repair in Gilmerton without replacing anything

Most baths can be used again the next day. We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. We work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and people most often call us about rust spots where the enamel has gone and cracks and holes in acrylic baths.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Gilmerton as everywhere else we work. Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.

Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

Area: Gilmerton (EH17, EH16)
County: Edinburgh
Guarantee: A year, on every repair
Quote: From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Phone: 0345 017 0787
Updated: 22 October 2026

What a repair can’t fix

A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:

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
Pressed steel enamel
Acrylic
Whirlpool & spa baths
Roll-top & freestanding

When to call us in Gilmerton

Nearly all the chips we see comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows. Acrylic baths tend to crack if they aren’t properly supported, usually near the taps or the waste.

Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:

Rust spots where the enamel has gone
Chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools
Damage caused while the bathroom was being fitted
Scratches and burns

Questions to ask before you book

What preparation is included
When it can be used again
A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
How your room will be protected

How to compare quotes

About Gilmerton

Gilmerton is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Gilmerton are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.

We work across EH17 and EH16 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Drum Avenue, Brosie Road and Hyvot Avenue. Gilmerton is on the A772, which makes it straightforward to reach. Nearby, we also work in Ferniehill (1 mile north), Fernieside (1 mile north), Moredun (1 mile north), Craigour (1 mile north) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-west).

Near you in Gilmerton

In Gilmerton, that means homes near Drum Park, Lasswade and Gracemount High School. Gilmerton’s nearest station is Shawfair station, about 1.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2 miles north-west) and Craigmillar Castle (1.5 miles north). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.

Map of Gilmerton © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Gilmerton

Replacing a fitted bath usually means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs 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 photos, so you know the cost before you book.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Gilmerton

Colour-matched on site
Every repair guaranteed for a year
CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
A fixed quote before you book

Read our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

FAQs for Gilmerton

How soon can I use it again?

Usually by the next day, depending on what we’ve done. We’ll tell you the curing time before we leave.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

Often, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.

Do you come to Gilmerton?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Gilmerton and the rest of Edinburgh. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Should I repair or replace?

Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.

How much does bath repair cost in Gilmerton?

Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.

Is the work guaranteed?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.

Can you fix rust around the plughole?

Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

How it works

When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.