Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Coldingham, Scottish Borders
Problem with your bath in Coldingham? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Your questions about bath repair in Coldingham
Do you work in Coldingham?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Coldingham for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so we need access under the bath.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
What happens after I send photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Typically. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Bath repair in Coldingham, done in place
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the next day. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and common reasons people get in touch are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and chips under the taps.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Coldingham (TD14)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Coldingham and nearby
Coldingham is about 10 miles north-west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the Scottish Borders. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Coldingham is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. Our jobs stretch from Coldingham to Edinburgh (about 41 miles away).
We cover every part of TD14 and the streets around it. That includes homes on High Street, Bridge Street and Paradise. We also travel to Scottish Borders (1 mile north), St Abbs (1 mile north-east), Eyemouth (3 miles east), Reston (3 miles south-west) and Ayton (3 miles south).
Local landmarks in Coldingham
Around Coldingham, we work in homes near Coldingham. The closest station to Coldingham is Reston station, about 2.9 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Press Castle (2 miles west) and Eyemouth Museum (2.9 miles east). For a walk, there is Coldingham Loch and Ayton Hill.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Coldingham
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Common problems we fix in Coldingham
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Damage beneath the taps
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How long it needs to cure
Towns and villages near Coldingham
What else we do in Coldingham
What we do, step by step
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, usually the next day.
How to prepare
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
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 pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- A picture taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Repairing versus replacing in Coldingham
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why us?
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Same prices wherever you are
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Coldingham
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
