Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Bath Repair for Fordoun homes
Bath repair for Fordoun, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
How we handle bath repair in Fordoun
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can usually use the bath the following day. Whether it’s chips under the taps and chips caused by builders, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Fordoun (AB30)
- Area hub
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
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.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Fordoun questions
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Honest limits
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
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 usually the cheaper route.
About Fordoun
Fordoun is about 11 miles north of Montrose, in Aberdeenshire. Whether you are in the middle of Fordoun or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover all 161 towns and villages in Aberdeenshire. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 71 miles away.
Every address in AB30 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Station Road, Redhall Avenue and Redhall Place. We also cover the places around Fordoun: Auchenblae (2 miles north-west), Arbuthnott (3 miles east), Glenbervie (3 miles north), Laurencekirk (4 miles south-west) and Drumlithie (4 miles north-east). Larger places within reach include Montrose (11 miles south), Stonehaven (10 miles north-east), Banchory (13 miles north), Newtonhill (15 miles north-east), St Cyrus (7 miles south) and Hillside (9 miles south).
What’s near Fordoun
For rail, the closest station is Laurencekirk station, about 3.2 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Drumtochty Castle (4 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Herscha Hill.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
- A photo taken from further back
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
For a price in Fordoun, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
When to call us in Fordoun
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A chipped rim or side
- Impact holes in acrylic
What your quote should include
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What preparation is included
- Aftercare advice
Nearby places to Fordoun
Other services in Fordoun
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Fordoun. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
What you get with us
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Fixed prices from your photos
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
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.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
What we do, step by step
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- 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.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
Email us a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your AB30 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
