Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Burnfoot, Scottish Borders
Problem with your bath in Burnfoot? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
Bath repair in Burnfoot without replacing anything
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes is repaired in place. There’s no plumbing to disconnect, the tiles aren’t touched, and the repaired area is colour-matched so it blends in. Common call-outs are for cracks in an acrylic bath and holes from dropped items, in whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Burnfoot (TD9)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the work 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 pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the area is dry
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Most clients in Burnfoot get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
If you manage property in Burnfoot, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why book with us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- One visit for most repairs
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
About Burnfoot
Burnfoot is about 1 mile north-east of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Burnfoot is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 39 miles away.
Our repair technicians cover all of the TD9 postcode area. Local streets include Burns Road, Eildon Road and Galalaw Road. If you’re just outside Burnfoot, we cover Stirches (1 mile west), Hawick (1 mile south-west), Wilton (1 mile south-west), Wilton Dean (2 miles south-west) and Denholm (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Galashiels (12 miles north), Selkirk (8 miles north), Jedburgh (9 miles east), Melrose (11 miles north), Earlston (14 miles north) and Langlee (12 miles north).
Around Burnfoot
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Bourtree pub, Hawick and Hawick High School, among other places. A little further out are Borders Textile Towerhouse (1.2 miles south-west) and Branxholme Castle (4.1 miles south-west). Not far away are Ashkirk Loch and Ashkirk Hill.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Questions from Burnfoot
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do you work in Burnfoot?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Burnfoot. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is there a call-out fee?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Other services in Burnfoot
What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Signs you need bath repair in Burnfoot
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Common reasons people in Burnfoot contact us include:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips caused by builders
- Impact holes in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
