Dundee · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Balgowan, Dundee
We travel to Balgowan for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Bath repair in Balgowan, done in place
We have repaired just about 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 with a one-year guarantee. We work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are a chip where the taps sit and impact holes in acrylic.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- Balgowan (DD3, DD2)
- Area hub
- Dundee
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Balgowan
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.
Send photos for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A photo taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Repairs by material
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
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When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the day after.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your DD3 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Should you replace it?
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It’s a fraction of the cost of a new bath and fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why book with us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Work done at your home or business
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Have new chips seen to early
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Covering Balgowan
Balgowan is about 2 miles north-west of Dundee, in Dundee. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Balgowan is one of 50 places in Dundee we cover. Our jobs stretch from Balgowan to Edinburgh (39 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DD3 and DD2. From Cloan Road, Loftus Road and Baldovan Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Balgowan: Downfield (1 mile south), Claverhouse (1 mile east), Woodside (2 miles south-east), Dundee (2 miles south-east) and Mill of Mains (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Broughty Ferry (5 miles east), Monifieth (7 miles east), Blackness (3 miles south), Barnhill (6 miles east), Pitkerro (3 miles east) and Whitfield (3 miles east).
Around Balgowan
Around Balgowan, we work in homes near Baldragon Academy, Scottish School of Contemporary Dance and Cox Branch Library and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Dundee station, about 3 miles south. A little further out are Strathmartine Castle (1.6 miles north-west) and Wellgate Centre (2.5 miles south-east). The countryside around Balgowan includes Balgay Hill and Trottick Mill Ponds.
Common questions in Balgowan
Do you come to Balgowan?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Balgowan and the rest of Dundee. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
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.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Dundee.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we have done.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
