Aberdeen · Scotland
Bath Repair for Altens homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Altens, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust spots around the plughole
About our bath repair in Altens
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. We work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and a cracked acrylic bath.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Altens (AB12, AB99, AB10)
- Region
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Altens questions
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Altens included. Travel is included in the price.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
When can I have a bath again?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Other services in Altens
Common problems we fix in Altens
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Before booking anyone
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
- How long it needs to cure
- What protection goes down before work starts
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There is no area surcharge for Altens. The price reflects:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:
- Any details about the material
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Should I try a DIY kit 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, a professional repair is worth it.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
About Altens
Altens is about 2 miles south-east of Ferryhill, in Aberdeen. Wherever you are in the AB12 postcode area, we come to you. Altens is one of 63 towns and villages in Aberdeen where we work.
Our visits in AB12, AB99 and AB10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Minto Road, Redmoss Road and Minto Avenue, and we cover them all. We also travel to Cove Bay (1 mile south), Tullos (1 mile north), Balnagask (2 miles north), Torry (2 miles north) and Footdee (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Aberdeen (3 miles north-west), Rosemount (3 miles north-west), Berryden (3 miles north), Dyce (7 miles north-west), Tillydrone (4 miles north) and Queen's Cross (3 miles north-west).
What’s near Altens
In Altens, that means homes near Harlaw Academy, Lochside Academy and Duthie Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Aberdeen station, roughly 2.1 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Aberdeen Trades Hospitals (2.4 miles north) and Union Square Aberdeen (2.1 miles north). For a walk, there is Portlethen Moss and Loirston Loch.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
The process
Once we’re through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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Repair or replace in Altens?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Usually it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Altens clients choose us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Same prices wherever you are
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour-matched on site
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
