Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Baliscate, Argyll and Bute
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Baliscate, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips along the edge of the bath
About our bath repair in Baliscate
Repairing baths is what we do most. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, typically in a single visit. Common call-outs are for scratches you can feel with a fingernail and holes from dropped items, in roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Where
- Baliscate (PA75)
- County
- Argyll and Bute
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
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The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
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 will reply with a fixed price.
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Common questions in Baliscate
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
How do I book?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you cover the entire of Argyll and Bute?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Baliscate. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Repair or replace in Baliscate?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Baliscate
- Work done at your home or business
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No need to remove anything
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
What affects the price in Baliscate
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Baliscate. What changes the price is:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What kind of damage it is
There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Any details about the material
- One picture of the whole bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Details of any past repairs
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Baliscate as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Covering Baliscate
Baliscate is about 27 miles north-west of Oban, in Argyll and Bute. Customers in Baliscate get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover 118 places across Argyll and Bute.
Here we cover the PA75 postcode area. That includes homes on Morvern Drive and Struan Crescent. Other places close to Baliscate include Tobermory (1 mile north), Kilchoan (6 miles north), Ballygown (8 miles south-west), Salen (8 miles south-east) and Lochaline (12 miles south-east). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Near you in Baliscate
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Mull, Tobermory High School and Aros Park, among other places. Nearby you will also find St Columba's Roman Catholic Church and Drimnin Castle (2.8 miles east) and Mull Museum (0.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include 'S Àirde Beinn and Loch Peallach.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
