Moray · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Craigellachie, Moray
Bath repair in Craigellachie without the cost of replacing. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Damage beneath the taps
How we handle bath repair in Craigellachie
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the next day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Common call-outs are for a hole punched through by something heavy and a kit repair that didn’t last, on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Craigellachie (AB38)
- Area hub
- Moray
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
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What affects the price in Craigellachie
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Doing more than one item at once
- The size and number of damaged areas
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 quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Any details about the material
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
What a repair cannot fix
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
Questions from Craigellachie
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It clears as the materials cure.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, usually with dates to choose from. There is no obligation to book.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How long before I can use the bath?
Usually the next day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including pastel and older colours.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Craigellachie included. Travel is included in the price.
Common problems we fix in Craigellachie
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- Holes from dropped items
- A chipped rim or side
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price covers travel
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Craigellachie
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Covering Craigellachie
Craigellachie is about 12 miles south-east of Elgin, in Moray. Wherever you are in the AB38 postcode area, we carry out the work at your property. We cover 58 places across Moray, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of AB38 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Lawrence Road, John Street and Spey Road and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Aberlour (2 miles south-west), Charlestown of Aberlour (2 miles south-west), Rothes (3 miles north), Dufftown (4 miles south-east) and Drummuir (6 miles east). Further out, we also cover Elgin (12 miles north-west), Buckie (15 miles north-east), Keith (9 miles north-east), Ashgrove (11 miles north), Fochabers (9 miles north) and Lhanbryde (10 miles north). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Local landmarks in Craigellachie
Our clients here include homes close to Fiddichside Inn, Church Of Macallan And Burial Ground With Elchies Mausoleum and Aberlour House. Other landmarks nearby include Fleming Cottage Hospital (2 miles south-west) and Ladycroft Agricultural Museum (2.7 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Loch Park and Ben Aigan.
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- First, we check the damage against your photos 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.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
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, and the work is guaranteed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
