Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Appin, Argyll and Bute
Bath repair in and around Appin: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
About our bath repair in Appin
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. You can usually use the bath the day after. Common call-outs are for scratches you can feel with a fingernail and a cracked acrylic bath, in cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Appin (PA38)
- County
- Argyll and Bute
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Appin
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- How much damage there is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole bath
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Natural light rather than flash
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Appin. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why Appin customers choose us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Same prices wherever you are
- Everything repaired in place
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Your questions about bath repair in Appin
How long before I can use the bath?
Typically within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the materials cure.
Are there extra charges for Appin?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
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Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
The process
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which usually takes a few hours. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of 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
- Make sure the area is dry
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Appin
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Look out for any of the following:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
What to look for in a quote
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
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.
Our work in Appin
Appin is in Argyll and Bute. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Appin is one of 118 places in Argyll and Bute we cover. We work right across the region, from Appin to Glasgow (64 miles away).
Here we cover the PA38 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Port Appin (2 miles west), Barcaldine (3 miles south-east), Benderloch (5 miles south), Balliveolan (6 miles south-west) and Ardchattan (6 miles south). Larger places within reach include Oban (11 miles south), Dunollie (11 miles south-west) and Dunbeg (9 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
What’s near Appin
In Appin, that means homes near Appin Parish Church and the streets around them. A little further out are Wild Life Museum (1.9 miles west) and Castle Stalker (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve and Lochan Dubh.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
