Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Fountainhall, Scottish Borders
Fixed-price bath repair in Fountainhall and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
About our bath repair in Fountainhall
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can generally bathe again the next day. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. If you’re dealing with a chipped rim or side and deep scratches in acrylic, we can usually put it right.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Fountainhall (TD1)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
The process
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Common questions in Fountainhall
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Typically, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.
Do you cover Fountainhall?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Fountainhall. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Fountainhall?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Repairing versus replacing in Fountainhall
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
What you get with us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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.
Landlord and trade work in Fountainhall
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Also near Fountainhall
Other services in Fountainhall
Fountainhall and the surrounding area
Fountainhall is about 9 miles north-west of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Jobs in Fountainhall are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 89 towns and villages across the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 19 miles away.
Every address in TD1 is within our area. Local streets include Old Stage Road, Fleming Place and Still Haugh, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Killochyett (3 miles south-east), Stow (3 miles south-east), Heriot (4 miles north-west), Oxton (5 miles north-east) and Lauder (6 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (9 miles south-east), Peebles (12 miles south-west), Selkirk (13 miles south), Innerleithen (10 miles south-west), Melrose (12 miles south-east) and Earlston (11 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Fountainhall
For rail, the closest station is Stow station, about 3.3 miles south-east.
What we are called out for in Fountainhall
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
People usually call us after spotting one of these:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A cracked acrylic bath
Before booking anyone
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How the colour is matched
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How long it needs to cure
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
