Argyll and Bute · Scotland

Bath Repair for Ardbrecknish homes

Problem with your bath in Ardbrecknish? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Rust spots around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Ardbrecknish homes

When to call us in Ardbrecknish

A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.

The most common problems we’re called about are:

  • Rusty patches near the plughole
  • An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
  • Impact holes in acrylic
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted

What your quote should include

  • Whether the colour is mixed to match
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • Aftercare advice

How to compare quotes

About our bath repair in Ardbrecknish

Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. There is no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles are not touched, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. Typical jobs include an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and impact holes in acrylic, across cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.

Where
Ardbrecknish (PA33)
Region
Argyll and Bute
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)

What a repair can’t fix

We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:

  • Metal that has corroded all the way through
  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix

If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.

What we work on

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

Common questions in Ardbrecknish

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?

In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.

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.

Are there extra charges for Ardbrecknish?

There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.

What areas do you cover?

The whole UK, including all of Argyll and Bute. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll offer you dates.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.

Can tenants book a repair?

We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.

Keeping it looking good

To keep it looking its best for years:

  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface

Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.

Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.

What happens on the day

We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes two to three hours for most chips.

  1. We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
  4. Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

How to get a price

Upload a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your PA33 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

Landlord and trade work in Ardbrecknish

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Argyll and Bute and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

About Ardbrecknish

Ardbrecknish is about 28 miles north-west of Helensburgh, in Argyll and Bute. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 118 towns and villages in Argyll and Bute, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Ardbrecknish to Glasgow (about 47 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: PA33. We also travel to Inverinan (5 miles south-west), Lochawe (6 miles north-east), Stronmilchan (7 miles north-east), Taynuilt (7 miles north-west) and Dalmally (7 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oban (14 miles west), Dunollie (14 miles west), Dunbeg (14 miles north-west) and Inbhir Aora (8 miles south). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.

What’s near Ardbrecknish

The nearest railway station is Falls of Cruachan station, roughly 3.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Loch Tromlee (2.8 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Loch Tromlee and Cruach Mhor.

Map of Ardbrecknish © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should you replace it?

Swapping a damaged bath for a new one typically means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Prices start from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why us?

  • Work done at your home or business
  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • Dust sheets down, tidy finish

Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

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