Dundee · Scotland
Bath Repair for Bucklerheads homes
We travel to Bucklerheads 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
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Snagging damage from a refit
About our bath repair in Bucklerheads
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, typically in a single visit. If you are dealing with chips under the taps and deep scratches in acrylic, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Bucklerheads (DD5)
- Area hub
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Bucklerheads: your questions answered
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed price includes everything.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Dundee.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Where we work around Bucklerheads
Bucklerheads is about 3 miles north of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. Across the DD5 area, a technician comes to you. We cover 50 places in Dundee. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 41 miles away.
All of DD5 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Bucklerheads: Wellbank (1 mile north-east), Kingennie (1 mile east), Drumsturdy (2 miles east), Newbigging (2 miles east) and Monikie (3 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Dundee (5 miles south-west), Broughty Ferry (3 miles south), Stobswell (4 miles south-west), Monifieth (3 miles south-east), Blackness (6 miles south-west) and Barnhill (3 miles south).
What’s near Bucklerheads
Our clients here include homes close to Murroes and Braeview Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Balmossie station, about 3.1 miles south-east. A little further out are Ballumbie Castle (1.4 miles south-west) and James Guthrie Orchar Art Gallery (3.5 miles south). Open spaces near Bucklerheads include Trottick Mill Ponds.
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What we can’t put right
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Different materials, different repairs
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.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Dundee and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
If you manage property in Bucklerheads, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.
The process
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- 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 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job without visiting.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Bucklerheads. The price comes down to:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your DD5 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
What you get with us
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- No extra charge for your area
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
