North Ayrshire · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Irvine, North Ayrshire
Fixed-price bath repair in Irvine and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
How we handle bath repair in Irvine
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles are not touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We are often asked to fix scratches you can feel with a fingernail and a kit repair that didn’t last, across roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Irvine (KA11, KA12)
- Region
- North Ayrshire
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
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.
Repairing versus replacing in Irvine
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why us?
- Work done at your home or business
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Covering Irvine
Irvine is about 22 miles south-west of Glasgow, in North Ayrshire. Across the KA11 area, a technician comes to you. Irvine is one of 53 places in North Ayrshire where we work. Our jobs stretch from Irvine to Glasgow (22 miles away).
Jobs in KA11 and KA12 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Tamerlane Square, Allan Square and High Street and the roads around them. Main roads around Irvine include the A71 and A78, which makes travel easy. Close by, we cover Girdle Toll (1 mile west), Broomlands (1 mile south-east), Bourtreehill (1 mile east), Lands of Broomlands (1 mile south-east) and Fullarton (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Kilwinning (3 miles north-west), Saltcoats (5 miles west), Largs (15 miles north-west), Ardrossan (7 miles west), Stevenston (4 miles west) and Kilbirnie (9 miles north). Irvine is among the bigger towns we cover in North Ayrshire.
Local landmarks in Irvine
Around Irvine, we work in homes near Irvine, Greenwood Academy and Irvine Royal Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Irvine station, roughly 1.2 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Vennel Gallery (0.7 miles south-west) and Ayrshire Central Hospital (1.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Irvine includes Stevenston Loch.
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Common problems we fix in Irvine
Damage during fitting is very common. Tools, tiles and fittings get dropped into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
Before booking anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Aftercare advice
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote.
Related advice
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
FAQs for Irvine
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Which areas do you work in?
All of North Ayrshire, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Will I be able to see the 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.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this often. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
