Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Southhouse, Edinburgh
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Southhouse and across Edinburgh. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage caused while the bathroom was being fitted
- Cracks and holes in acrylic baths
Bath repair in Southhouse 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 and the tiles around it. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are cracks and holes in acrylic baths and scratches and burns.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover. Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
- Area
- Southhouse (EH17, EH16)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 22 October 2026
Where we work around Southhouse
Southhouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Customers in Southhouse get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Our technicians cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across EH17 and EH16. Jobs here include addresses on Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane. We also travel to Gracemount (1 mile north), Kaimes (1 mile west), Howden Hall (1 mile north-west), Alnwickhill (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-east).
Landmarks near Southhouse
Around Southhouse, we work in homes near Edinburgh, Gracemount High School and Liberton Parish Church. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, about 2.8 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Blackford Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Do you need bath repair in Southhouse?
Most bath damage starts with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust once water gets in. Acrylic baths, on the other hand, 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:
- Chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools
- Damage caused while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust spots where the enamel has gone
- Scratches and burns
Questions to ask before you book
- How your room will be protected
- How soon you can use it again
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Repairing versus replacing in Southhouse
Replacing a fitted bath usually means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Prices start from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Southhouse
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
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Questions from Southhouse
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
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. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.
What guarantee do I get?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
When can I use it again after the repair?
Usually the same day or the next, depending on the job. We’ll tell you the curing time before we leave.
Can landlords and businesses in Southhouse book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for landlords, agents, builders, hotels and homeowners.
Do you come to Southhouse?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Southhouse. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Southhouse?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a quote.
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 clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- 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, usually by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. 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
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
