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Bath chip & crack repair in Hillend, Angus
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Hillend and across Angus. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A kit repair that didn’t last
About our bath repair in Hillend
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the following day. Common call-outs are for damage beneath the taps and rusty patches near the plughole, in whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Location
- Hillend (DD8)
- County
- Angus
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
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.
Questions from Hillend
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send photos.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A steel bath rusted through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Hillend
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Have new chips seen to early
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
What happens on the day
You do not need to empty the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you are happy with the plan. It typically takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Related advice
More services for Hillend
Covering Hillend
Hillend is about 2 miles south-east of Forfar, in Angus. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Hillend and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Hillend is one of 40 towns and villages in Angus we cover. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 49 miles away.
Our visits in DD8 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Hillend include Lownie Moor (1 mile west), Kingsmuir (1 mile north-west), Craichie (1 mile south-east), Lunanhead (2 miles north) and Forfar (2 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Arbroath (10 miles south-east), Carnoustie (10 miles south-east), Kirriemuir (7 miles north-west), Brechin (10 miles north-east), Hunter's Town (10 miles south-east) and Gardynebourg (10 miles south-east).
Around Hillend
Well-known places in the area include Meffan Museum and Art Gallery (2.3 miles north-west) and Forfar Castle (2.4 miles north-west). Open spaces near Hillend include Loch Fithie.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Do you need bath repair in Hillend?
Dropped items cause the majority of chips, and building work is a common culprit. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Chips under the taps
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
Comparing quotes
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How long it needs to cure
- How the room is protected while they work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
- How many areas need work
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
What you get with us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
