South Lanarkshire · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Forth, South Lanarkshire
Bath repair for Forth, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Damage beneath the taps
Forth: your questions answered
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include photos of each item.
Are you accredited?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How we handle bath repair in Forth
Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. Common call-outs are for an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and chips caused by builders, on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Location
- Forth (ML11)
- Region
- South Lanarkshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- A steel bath rusted through
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in South Lanarkshire and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Repair or replace in Forth?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why Forth customers choose us
- No need to remove anything
- A fixed quote before you book
- Same prices wherever you are
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 won’t last.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
How to get a fixed price
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what to send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the whole bath
- Details of any past repairs
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Nearby places to Forth
More services for Forth
Forth and nearby
Forth is about 6 miles north-east of Carluke, in South Lanarkshire. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Forth and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We cover all 139 towns and villages in South Lanarkshire, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Forth to Edinburgh (22 miles away).
Every address in ML11 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Main Street, Forkens and Hailstonegreen or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Greenwall (1 mile north-west), Wilsontown (1 mile north-east), Climpy (1 mile north-west), Haywood (2 miles north-east) and Braehead (2 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Hamilton (14 miles west), Larkhall (11 miles west), Carluke (6 miles south-west), Lanark (7 miles south-west), Bothwell (15 miles west) and Viewpark (15 miles west).
Local landmarks in Forth
Typical jobs here are in homes near Forth. The nearest railway station is Fauldhouse station, about 4 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Couthally Castle (4 miles south-east).
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Common problems we fix in Forth
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Rust spots around the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- How the colour is matched
- Who turns up on the day
- If travel is included in the price
- How changes to the job are handled
The process
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
Most clients in Forth get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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