Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath Repair in Dolphinton
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Dolphinton, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rust spots around the plughole
Should you replace it?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. Generally it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why Dolphinton clients choose us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Work done at your home or business
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Bath repair in Dolphinton, done in place
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We’re often asked to fix impact holes in acrylic and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Dolphinton (EH46)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Dolphinton
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. What matters most is:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- The material
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
You can normally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Landlord and trade work in Dolphinton
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details.
When to call us in Dolphinton
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips under the taps
Questions to ask before booking
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Who turns up on the day
- What prep work is covered
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Towns and villages near Dolphinton
What else we do in Dolphinton
Dolphinton questions
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote, normally with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Which areas do you work in?
All of the Scottish Borders, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
How much does bath repair cost in Dolphinton?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- 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 following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear the area around the damage
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Dolphinton and the surrounding area
Dolphinton is about 12 miles south-west of Penicuik, in the Scottish Borders. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Dolphinton is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 19 miles away.
We cover every part of the EH46 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Peggies Knowe, Carmaben Brae and Hillside Gardens. If you are just outside Dolphinton, we cover Kirkurd (2 miles south-east), Blyth Bridge (2 miles south-east), Walston (3 miles west), Elsrickle (3 miles south-west) and Candy Mill (4 miles south-west).
What’s near Dolphinton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dolphinton Parish Church And Churchyard. Nearby you will also find Castle Craig Hospital (2.8 miles south-east) and Edmonston Castle (3.5 miles south-west). Not far away are White Hill and Slipperfield Loch.
Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Dolphinton
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Remove it before the repair.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
