Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Kilmartin, Argyll and Bute
Bath repair in and around Kilmartin: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- A cracked acrylic bath
What we’re called out for in Kilmartin
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Fittings cause damage too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who turns up on the day
- What preparation is included
- How long it needs to cure
Bath repair in Kilmartin, done in place
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We regularly repair roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most frequently call us about a kit repair that didn’t last and chips along the edge of the bath.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Kilmartin (PA31)
- County
- Argyll and Bute
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Kilmartin
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Do you cover Kilmartin?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Kilmartin for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Towns and villages near Kilmartin
Other services in Kilmartin
Kilmartin and the surrounding area
Kilmartin is about 30 miles north-west of Greenock, in Argyll and Bute. Customers in Kilmartin get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Kilmartin is one of 118 places in Argyll and Bute we cover. Our nearest city page is Glasgow, about 51 miles away.
Every address in PA31 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Kilmartin: Kilmichael Glassary (4 miles south-east), Ardfern (4 miles north-west), Bridgend (4 miles south), Cairnbaan (5 miles south) and Barravullin (5 miles north). Larger places within reach include Ceann Loch Gilb (7 miles south), Lochgilphead (7 miles south) and Ardrishaig (8 miles south). If you are somewhere remote, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.
What’s near Kilmartin
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Kilmartin Parish Church. Well-known places in the area include Carnasserie Castle (1.2 miles north) and Kilmartin Museum (under half a mile south-west). Open spaces near Kilmartin include Lochan Add and Druim an Achanarnich.
Landlord and trade work in Kilmartin
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust can start.
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.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kilmartin
- Everything repaired in place
- Colour-matched on site
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Kilmartin. What changes the price is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Send photos for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Something in shot to show the size
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
How it works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow two to three hours for most chips.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
If you are in Kilmartin and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
