Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Forbes, Aberdeenshire
Bath repair in Forbes without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
What we are called out for in Forbes
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Before you book anyone
- How the colour is matched
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Aftercare advice
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
Bath repair in Forbes without replacing anything
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. We regularly repair acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about chips caused by builders and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Forbes and across Aberdeenshire.
- Area
- Forbes (AB33)
- Area hub
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What we do, step by step
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job normally takes two to three hours for most chips. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
How to get a price
Most customers in Forbes get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Where we work around Forbes
Forbes is about 13 miles west of Inverurie, in Aberdeenshire. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in all 161 towns and villages across Aberdeenshire.
Postcode districts we cover here: AB33. Whether you live on Suie Road and Waterside Gardens or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Bridge of Alford (1 mile north), Alford (1 mile south-east), Tullynessle (1 mile north), Kirkton of Tough (4 miles south-east) and Auchleven (6 miles north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Inverurie (13 miles east), Huntly (14 miles north), Garioch (13 miles east), Kemnay (10 miles east), Kintore (14 miles east) and Aboyne (12 miles south).
Landmarks near Forbes
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Alford Academy and Alford Parish West Church. Well-known places in the area include Grampian Transport Museum (1.2 miles south-east) and Asloun Castle (2.1 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Coiliochbar Hill.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Should you replace it?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we’ll tell you. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Forbes. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why Forbes customers choose us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A fixed quote before booking
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Forbes
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
FAQs for Forbes
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Do you work in Forbes?
We do. Technicians travel to Forbes from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually within a day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
What affects the price in Forbes
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- How easy the damage is to reach
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.
Send photos for a quote
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
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.
Towns and villages near Forbes
Also in Forbes
Work for landlords and builders
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
