Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Gattonside, Scottish Borders
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Gattonside. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A cracked acrylic bath
Bath repair at your home in Gattonside
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We regularly repair cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people get in touch are deep scratches in acrylic and a chipped rim or side.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Location
- Gattonside (TD6)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Gattonside
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
Common reasons people in Gattonside contact us include:
- Chips under the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
What your quote should include
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What aftercare is recommended
- What happens if they find more damage
- How the colour is matched
Your questions about bath repair in Gattonside
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the whole UK, including Gattonside and the rest of the Scottish Borders. Send your postcode with your pictures and we’ll confirm dates.
Can you quote from photos?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
When we would advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
Our work in Gattonside
Gattonside is about 3 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Customers in Gattonside get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Gattonside is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 30 miles away.
Jobs in TD6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From The Loan, Priors Road and Monkswood or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Gattonside: Melrose (1 mile south), Darnick (1 mile south-west), Newstead (1 mile south-east), Tweedbank (2 miles west) and Langlee (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (3 miles west), Hawick (13 miles south), Kelso (11 miles east), Selkirk (6 miles south-west), Jedburgh (11 miles south-east) and Wilton (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Gattonside
We visit homes around Melrose and the streets around them. The closest station to Gattonside is Tweedbank station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Melrose Motor Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and Castle Holydean (3 miles south). Not far away are Eildon Hill North and Bemersyde Moss.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: 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. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why us?
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
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The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take a few hours, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- 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.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What affects the price in Gattonside
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the whole bath
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Gattonside, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
