Fife · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Hillend, Fife
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Hillend and across Fife. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A chipped rim or side
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Bath repair at your home in Hillend
You don’t 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. Typical jobs include cracks in an acrylic bath and a hole punched through by something heavy, in whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Location
- Hillend (KY11)
- Region
- Fife
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Hillend
Hillend is about 3 miles south-east of Dunfermline, in Fife. Whether you are in the middle of Hillend or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Hillend is one of 133 towns and villages in Fife we cover. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 9 miles away.
Our visits in KY11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. That includes homes on Main Street, Main Street West and School Lane. Other places close to Hillend include Dalgety Bay (1 mile south-east), Fordell Firs (1 mile north), Inverkeithing (1 mile south-west), Jamestown (2 miles south) and North Queensferry (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Dunfermline (3 miles north-west), Kirkcaldy (10 miles north-east), Glenrothes (13 miles north-east), Cowdenbeath (5 miles north), Dysart (11 miles north-east) and Abbeyview (3 miles north-west).
Around Hillend
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St John's Church, Inverkeithing High School and Hillend Tavern and the streets around them. Hillend has its own railway station: Dalgety Bay station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Queensferry Museum (3.6 miles south) and Kingsgate Centre (4 miles north-west). The countryside around Hillend includes Loch Fitty.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Send photos for a quote
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Where you are, by postcode
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
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.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- 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.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for 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.
Advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. 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 make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
What you get with us
- No extra charge for your area
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Nearby places to Hillend
Other services in Hillend
Hillend: your questions answered
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
When can you do it?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
How much does bath repair cost in Hillend?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally within a day, though it depends on what we have done.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Do you need bath repair in Hillend?
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Common reasons people in Hillend contact us include:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips under the taps
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Before you book anyone
- When it can be used again
- What prep work is covered
- How the colour is matched
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Landlord and trade work in Hillend
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
