Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Bath Repair in Kirkcolm
Damaged bath in Kirkcolm? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
FAQs for Kirkcolm
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Will the repair last?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
How we handle bath repair in Kirkcolm
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the day after. There is no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. We’re frequently asked to fix a chipped rim or side and cracks in an acrylic bath, in acrylic, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Kirkcolm (DG9)
- County
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Have new chips seen to early
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Repair or replace: which is better?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in a single visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Kirkcolm. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why us?
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Everything repaired in place
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Do you need bath repair in Kirkcolm?
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, frequently before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Snagging damage from a refit
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How to look after the finish
- What preparation is included
What else we do in Kirkcolm
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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Different materials, different repairs
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.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How many areas need work
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Most clients in Kirkcolm get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
About Kirkcolm
Kirkcolm is about 5 miles north-west of Stranraer, in Dumfries and Galloway. We visit homes and businesses in Kirkcolm, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Kirkcolm is one of 138 places in Dumfries and Galloway where we work. Our jobs stretch from Kirkcolm to Glasgow (about 69 miles away).
Every address in DG9 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Whether you live on Church Road, Main Street and Bayview Terrace or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Kirkcolm, we cover Cairnryan (3 miles east), Leswalt (3 miles south), Innermessan (5 miles south-east), Stranraer (5 miles south-east) and Lime Kiln (7 miles south-east).
Landmarks near Kirkcolm
Our customers here include homes close to Graveyard and Well, among other places. The closest station to Kirkcolm is Stranraer station, roughly 4.9 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Galloway Community Hospital (5.6 miles south-east). The countryside around Kirkcolm includes Loch Connell.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
