Aberdeen · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Balmedie, Aberdeen
Our technicians come to Balmedie for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
About our bath repair in Balmedie
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the day after. We work on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are rust by the waste and overflow and chips along the edge of the bath.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Balmedie (AB23)
- County
- Aberdeen
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
What you get with us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Common problems we fix in Balmedie
Rust typically starts where water sits, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips on the rim or sides
Comparing quotes
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- When it can be used again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How changes to the job are handled
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Access to the area
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
- How hard the colour is to match
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- A photo taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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What else we do in Balmedie
What we do, step by step
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, usually by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Make sure the area is dry
How to get a price
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you are in Balmedie, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
What we can’t put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Balmedie
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Balmedie
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Balmedie questions
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you come to Balmedie?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Balmedie from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
Where we work around Balmedie
Balmedie is about 7 miles north of Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. Whether you’re in the middle of Balmedie or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 63 towns and villages across Aberdeen, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: AB23. Local streets include Robbie Close, Keith Avenue and Beachfield Way, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Belhelvie (1 mile west), Hill of Keir (1 mile north-west), Potterton (2 miles south-west), Blackdog (2 miles south) and Whitecairns (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Aberdeen (7 miles south), Rosemount (7 miles south), Berryden (7 miles south), Ferryhill (8 miles south), New Aberdeen (7 miles south) and Dyce (6 miles south-west).
Near you in Balmedie
In Balmedie, that means homes near Belhelvie North Church. Other landmarks nearby include Foveran Castle (4.5 miles north) and Kingseat Hospital (3.9 miles west). The countryside around Balmedie includes Perwinnes Hill and Corby Loch.
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
