Aberdeen · Scotland
Bath Repair in Footdee
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Footdee, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips caused by builders
Repairing versus replacing in Footdee
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Footdee
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Bath repair in Footdee without replacing anything
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day. Typical jobs include scratches you can feel with a fingernail and chips caused by builders, on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Footdee and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Footdee (AB11, AB24)
- Region
- Aberdeen
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Footdee
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
- One picture of the whole bath
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Footdee, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Where we work around Footdee
Footdee is about 1 mile east of New Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Footdee is one of 63 towns and villages in Aberdeen where we work.
Our visits in AB11 and AB24 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Abbey Road, Pilot Square and South Square and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Footdee: Torry (1 mile south-west), Balnagask (1 mile south), New Aberdeen (1 mile west), Tullos (1 mile south) and Altens (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Dyce (6 miles north-west), Portlethen (6 miles south-west), Cults (4 miles south-west), Braeside (3 miles west), Donside Village (3 miles north-west) and West End (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Footdee
We visit homes around Robert Gordon's College, St Fittick's Church and Torry Academy and the streets around them. You’ll also find Library (1.8 miles north-west), Glenliver Bar (0.7 miles west) and Union Terrace Gardens (1.2 miles west). Footdee’s nearest station is Aberdeen station, roughly 1 mile west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Aberdeen Castle (0.8 miles north-west) and Aberdeen Science Centre (0.8 miles north-west). The countryside around Footdee includes Gallows Hill and Lower Lake.
Other services in Footdee
Your questions about bath repair in Footdee
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, so Footdee is covered. Prices do not change with location.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Most of the time. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Do you need bath repair in Footdee?
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who turns up on the day
- How the colour is matched
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Landlord and trade work in Footdee
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Footdee use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
DIY kit or professional 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Make sure the area is dry
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
