South Lanarkshire · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Crawford, South Lanarkshire
Our repair technicians come to Crawford for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Holes from dropped items
About our bath repair in Crawford
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Whether it’s a chip where the taps sit and chips along the edge of the bath, we can generally put it right, on cast iron enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic alike.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Crawford (ML12)
- Area hub
- South Lanarkshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath typically means a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Crawford
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Fixed prices from your photos
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Nearby places to Crawford
Other services in Crawford
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It generally takes two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Have new chips seen to early
- Store metal items away from the bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
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.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Crawford
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
What we are called out for in Crawford
Rust usually starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
What your quote should include
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Whether a trained technician does the job
FAQs for Crawford
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can tenants book a repair?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Are there extra charges for Crawford?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, generally with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we will tell you before starting.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Covering Crawford
Crawford is about 20 miles south of Carluke, in South Lanarkshire. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Crawford is one of 139 towns and villages in South Lanarkshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Crawford to Glasgow (about 36 miles away).
Our visits in ML12 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include Lindsay Square, Dunalastair Road and Carlisle Road, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Elvanfoot (2 miles south), Abington (2 miles north-west), Crawfordjohn (5 miles west), Roberton (5 miles north) and Leadhills (6 miles south-west). Larger places within reach include Lanark (15 miles north), Lesmahagow (15 miles north-west), Biggar (12 miles north-east), Douglas (10 miles north-west), Coalburn (13 miles north-west) and Symington (9 miles north).
Near you in Crawford
In Crawford, that means homes near Parish Church and Post Horn Hotel, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Crawford Castle (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Crawford includes Tewsgill Hill.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How much damage there is
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
- Something in shot to show the size
- One picture of the whole bath
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
