Fife · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Gateside, Fife
We travel to Gateside for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Chips caused by builders
Bath repair in Gateside, done in place
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. We are frequently asked to fix damage beneath the taps and chips on the rim or sides, in acrylic, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Gateside (KY14)
- Area hub
- Fife
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Gateside. The price comes down to:
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How many areas need work
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Gateside and nearby
Gateside is about 8 miles north-west of Glenrothes, in Fife. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We work in all 133 towns and villages across Fife, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 23 miles away.
We work across KY14. From Station Road, Bower Park and Main Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Strathmiglo (2 miles east), Glenlomond (3 miles south), Duncrievie (3 miles west), Glenfarg (3 miles west) and Wester Balgedie (3 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Dunfermline (14 miles south), Kirkcaldy (11 miles south-east), Glenrothes (8 miles south-east), Leven (13 miles east), Cowdenbeath (11 miles south) and Dysart (12 miles south-east).
Around Gateside
Around Gateside, we work in homes near Edenshead Church. Well-known places in the area include Michael Bruce Cottage Museum (3.7 miles south) and Balvaird Castle (1.7 miles north-west). For a walk, there’s Cash Loch and West Lomond.
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Nearby places to Gateside
What else we do in Gateside
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Your questions about bath repair in Gateside
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Normally, yes. The old repair comes out first.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you come to Gateside?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Gateside from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Common problems we fix in Gateside
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How to care for the finish
- How the colour is matched
The process
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage, tidy-up included.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Landlord and trade work in Gateside
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
Repairing versus replacing in Gateside
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why Gateside clients choose us
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
