Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Bonchester Bridge, Scottish Borders
Bath repair across Bonchester Bridge and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
How we handle bath repair in Bonchester Bridge
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. We are often asked to fix hairline or through cracks in acrylic and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, in roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Location
- Bonchester Bridge (TD9)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why us?
- A fixed quote before booking
- Colour-matched on site
- One visit for most repairs
- No need to remove anything
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know about parking or access
How to get a price
Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Bonchester Bridge, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Our work in Bonchester Bridge
Bonchester Bridge is about 6 miles east of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We work in 89 places in the Scottish Borders. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 43 miles away.
Our visits in TD9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Forest Road and Wauchope Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Bonchester Bridge include Denholm (4 miles north), Burnfoot (5 miles north-west), Hawick (6 miles west), Wilton (6 miles west) and Stirches (6 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Selkirk (13 miles north-west), Jedburgh (7 miles north-east), Melrose (14 miles north), St Boswells (12 miles north), Tweedbank (15 miles north) and Newtown St Boswells (13 miles north).
Local landmarks in Bonchester Bridge
Typical jobs here are in homes near Hobkirk and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Hawick Community Hospital (5.8 miles west) and Fulton Tower (2.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Bonchester Hill.
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bonchester Bridge
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
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 repair chips early.
Bonchester Bridge: your questions answered
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
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.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your TD9 postcode.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Other services in Bonchester Bridge
Do you need bath repair in Bonchester Bridge?
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Look out for any of the following:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A chip where the taps sit
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How the colour is matched
- What prep work is covered
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
