Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Askomill, Argyll and Bute
Bath repair in Askomill without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair in Askomill without replacing anything
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. We are frequently asked to fix a chipped rim or side and a chip where the taps sit, across pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Where
- Askomill (PA28)
- County
- Argyll and Bute
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Store metal items away from the bath
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. 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.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
Askomill and the surrounding area
Askomill is about 30 miles north-east of Ballycastle, in Argyll and Bute. Clients in Askomill get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Askomill is one of 118 towns and villages in Argyll and Bute where we work. We work right across the region, from Askomill to Glasgow (about 59 miles away).
We work across the PA28 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on High Street, Lochruan Road and John Street or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Campbeltown (1 mile south-west), Kilkerran (1 mile south), Drumlemble (4 miles west), West Darlochan (4 miles north-west) and Southend (8 miles south). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Landmarks near Askomill
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Free Church of Scotland, 2 Bolgam Street pub and Campbeltown Library and Museum and the streets around them. A little further out are Campbeltown Hospital (0.6 miles south-west) and Campbeltown Library and Museum (0.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Beinn Ghuilean and Black Loch.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 frequently lifts.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
When to call us in Askomill
Most bath damage comes from something 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 lets water in, and rust follows.
Common reasons people in Askomill contact us are:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What to look for in a quote
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who will actually do the work
- How the colour is matched
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Askomill. The price comes down to:
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Askomill. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Any details about the material
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
How the visit works
Your technician turns up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. Most visits take a few hours, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the area is dry
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Askomill, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Advice
Repair or replace in Askomill?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Askomill
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Everything repaired in place
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Askomill questions
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your PA28 postcode.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Askomill and the rest of Argyll and Bute. Just include your postcode and we will confirm dates.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
