Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Kilmelford, Argyll and Bute
Bath repair in and around Kilmelford: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips along the edge of the bath
Bath repair in Kilmelford without replacing anything
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Common call-outs are for a chipped rim or side and a kit repair that didn’t last, in whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and pressed steel enamel.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Kilmelford (PA34)
- County
- Argyll and Bute
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
When to call us in Kilmelford
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A chip where the taps sit
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Rust spots around the plughole
Comparing quotes
- How the colour is matched
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
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 a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Kilmelford. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why us?
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How the visit works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- 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.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
How to care for the repair
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Landlord and trade work in Kilmelford
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Covering Kilmelford
Kilmelford is about 34 miles north-west of Helensburgh, in Argyll and Bute. We visit clients in Kilmelford, so nothing has to leave your home. We work in all 118 towns and villages in Argyll and Bute, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Glasgow, about 54 miles away.
Our visits in PA34 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Kilmelford: Barravullin (4 miles south-west), Craobh Haven (4 miles south-west), Clachan Seil (6 miles north-west), Ardfern (6 miles south-west) and Ellenabeich (6 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oban (11 miles north), Ceann Loch Gilb (15 miles south), Lochgilphead (15 miles south), Dunollie (11 miles north), Dunbeg (13 miles north) and Inbhir Aora (15 miles east). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Local landmarks in Kilmelford
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Kilmelford Parish Church. Nearby you’ll also find Caisteal na Nighinn Ruaidhe (4.3 miles east). Not far away are Loch a' Phearsain and Càrn Dearg.
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When we would advise against a repair
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Kilmelford: your questions answered
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so access behind the panel is important.
Is there a call-out fee?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Generally. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
When can I have a bath again?
Usually the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
