Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland

Bath chip & crack repair in Drummore, Dumfries and Galloway

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Drummore, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Chips on the rim or sides
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Drummore

Bath repair in Drummore, done in place

Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Whether it’s chips along the edge of the bath and impact holes in acrylic, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.

Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)
Area
Drummore (DG9)
County
Dumfries and Galloway
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Common problems we fix in Drummore

Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.

People usually call us when they notice something like this:

  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Holes from dropped items
  • A chipped rim or side
  • Rust spots around the plughole

What your quote should include

  • How long it needs to cure
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Aftercare advice

How to compare quotes

How it works

We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Getting a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Get a fixed quote

Related advice

Covering Drummore

Drummore is about 16 miles south of Stranraer, in Dumfries and Galloway. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 138 places across Dumfries and Galloway, from the larger towns to small villages.

Jobs in DG9 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Whether you live on Harbour Terrace, Harbour Road and Ward Place or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Port Logan (3 miles north-west), Ardwell (6 miles north), Sandhead (9 miles north), Stoneykirk (11 miles north) and Dunragit (13 miles north).

Local landmarks in Drummore

In Drummore, that means homes near Old Parish Church and Burial-Ground, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castle Balzieland (4.5 miles north-west). The countryside around Drummore includes Dunman.

Map of Drummore © OpenStreetMap contributors

What a repair cannot fix

In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.

What we work on

  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Pressed steel enamel

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Drummore. The price reflects:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • What the surface is made of

There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

How to get a fixed price

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • A photo taken from further back

Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

Keeping it looking good

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
  • Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
  • Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale

Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.

A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.

Why repair rather than replace?

Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.

Why us?

  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • We leave the room as we found it

Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Can I fix it myself?

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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

Common questions in Drummore

Is my repair covered?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.

Will the repair last?

Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Can you redo an old repair?

Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.

Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?

In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.

Will there be a smell?

A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.

When can I have a bath again?

Normally the next day. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.

For landlords and businesses

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Dumfries and Galloway and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

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