Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Bath Repair in Fordyce
Bath repair for Fordyce, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips caused by builders
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Bath repair in Fordyce without replacing anything
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. If you are dealing with damage beneath the taps and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Aberdeenshire.
- Location
- Fordyce (AB45)
- County
- Aberdeenshire
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Use gentle, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so early repair keeps the cost down.
What affects the price in Fordyce
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The type of damage
- The material
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The size and number of damaged areas
Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
The process
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Fordyce
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What prep work is covered
What else we do in Fordyce
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
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.
Fordyce questions
Are there extra charges for Fordyce?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very often. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Fordyce and the surrounding area
Fordyce is about 8 miles east of Buckie, in Aberdeenshire. Clients in Fordyce get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We cover 161 places in Aberdeenshire, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in AB45 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Church Street, Back Street and Castle Lane. We also travel to Sandend (1 mile north), Portsoy (2 miles north-east), Lintmill (3 miles west), Cullen (3 miles north-west) and Cornhill (4 miles south-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Turriff (14 miles south-east), Huntly (15 miles south), Banff (8 miles east), Macduff (9 miles east), Aberchirder (8 miles south-east) and Gardenstown (15 miles east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Landmarks near Fordyce
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Fordyce Academy and Fordyce, among other places. Well-known places in the area include castle 30m NNW of Inaltry (2.4 miles west) and Fordyce Joiner's Workshop (within half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Durn Hill.
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Fordyce
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
