Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Cove, Scottish Borders
Damaged bath in Cove? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair in Cove, done in place
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. Common call-outs are for rust by the waste and overflow and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, in whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Cove (TD13)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Cove?
People frequently assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Usually it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why Cove customers choose us
- A fixed quote before you book
- We leave the room as we found it
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Also near Cove
What else we do in Cove
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Where we work around Cove
Cove is about 8 miles south-east of Dunbar, in the Scottish Borders. From the centre of Cove to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 89 towns and villages across the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 33 miles away.
Jobs in TD13 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Lady Hall Road and Toll View. Neighbouring places we cover include Cockburnspath (1 mile south-west), Innerwick (4 miles west), Grantshouse (4 miles south-east), Broxburn (7 miles north-west) and Spott (7 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Eyemouth (11 miles south-east), Duns (11 miles south) and Chirnside (11 miles south-east).
What’s near Cove
We visit homes around Cockburnspath Parish Church and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Dunglass Castle (0.9 miles west). Open spaces near Cove include Pease Dean.
Questions from Cove
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we’ll quote them together.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There is no obligation to book.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Cove.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
The process
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job typically takes a few hours. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. 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
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
When to call us in Cove
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
The things clients typically mention when they call include:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Damage beneath the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
