Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Cottown, Aberdeenshire
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Cottown, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
What we’re called out for in Cottown
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips caused by builders
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust spots around the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Who will actually do the work
Bath repair at your home in Cottown
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Our technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are a kit repair that didn’t last and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Cottown and across Aberdeenshire.
- Where
- Cottown (AB51)
- Region
- Aberdeenshire
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
More services for Cottown
Our work in Cottown
Cottown is about 4 miles south of Inverurie, in Aberdeenshire. Across the AB51 area, we carry out the work at your property. Our technicians cover all 161 towns and villages in Aberdeenshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in AB51 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. With the B994 close by, Cottown is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Cottown, we cover Kintore (1 mile east), Port Elphinstone (3 miles north), Kinellar (3 miles south-east), Garioch (4 miles north) and Inverurie (4 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Westhill (6 miles south-east), Ellon (15 miles north-east), Banchory (13 miles south), Oldmeldrum (8 miles north), Alford (12 miles west) and Insch (11 miles north-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Landmarks near Cottown
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kemnay Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Kintore station, about 1.6 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Hallforest Castle (0.7 miles east) and Little Treasures: Toy Museum & Shop (1.4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Scroggie Hill.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Cottown. The price reflects:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- The size and number of damaged areas
Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- The material, if you know it
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Most customers in Cottown get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Questions from Cottown
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
How do I book?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
What we can’t put right
It helps to know what we can’t do:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A steel bath rusted through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Cottown
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Repairing versus replacing in Cottown
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 the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Everything repaired in place
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
