Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Ae, Dumfries and Galloway
Problem with your bath in Ae? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
How we handle bath repair in Ae
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place. We are often asked to fix a hole punched through by something heavy and a cracked acrylic bath, on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Where
- Ae (DG1)
- County
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Ae: your questions answered
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
What happens next?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote and the next dates we have.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit normally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Ae and nearby
Ae is about 8 miles north of Dumfries, in Dumfries and Galloway. Customers in Ae get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 138 places across Dumfries and Galloway, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ae to Glasgow (53 miles away).
Our visits in DG1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Birkie Knowe and Dalcrum Rise. Nearby, we also work in Parkgate (2 miles south-east), Dalswinton (4 miles south-west), Nethermill (4 miles east), Amisfield (4 miles south) and Auldgirth (4 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dumfries (8 miles south), Lockerbie (11 miles south-east), Moffat (12 miles north-east), Heathhall (6 miles south), Newbridge Drive (7 miles south) and Lochmaben (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Ae
Well-known places in the area include Dalswinton Castle (4.1 miles south-west). Open spaces near Ae include Loch Ettrick.
Also in Ae
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
What we do, step by step
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Common problems we fix in Ae
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Ae. The price comes down to:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How hard the colour is to match
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
