Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Kirkton of Craig, Aberdeenshire
Bath repair in and around Kirkton of Craig: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
How we handle bath repair in Kirkton of Craig
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. A repair stops both. Whether it’s a kit repair that didn’t last and rust by the waste and overflow, we can help, whatever the material.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Kirkton of Craig (DD10)
- County
- Aberdeenshire
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Kirkton of Craig
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Holes from dropped items
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A chipped rim or side
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price covers travel
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Landlords, agents and businesses in Kirkton of Craig
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
What we do, step by step
We turn up at the time we agreed with you, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we leave the room as we found it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting a price
Upload pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Kirkton of Craig, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Common questions in Kirkton of Craig
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your DD10 postcode.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you cannot easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we will tell you what to expect.
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 it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you quote from photos?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
What we can’t put right
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we work on in Kirkton of Craig
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The type of damage
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the whole bath
- Where you are, by postcode
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
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How to look after the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
Repairing versus replacing in Kirkton of Craig
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. A repair deals only with the damage in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kirkton of Craig
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Covering Kirkton of Craig
Kirkton of Craig is about 2 miles south of Montrose, in Aberdeenshire. Jobs in Kirkton of Craig are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Kirkton of Craig is one of 161 places in Aberdeenshire we cover. We work right across the region, from Kirkton of Craig to Edinburgh (59 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of DD10. Nearby, we also work in Ferryden (1 mile north-east), Montrose (2 miles north), Hillside (4 miles north), Inverkeilor (5 miles south-west) and Craigo (6 miles north). Further out, we also cover Laurencekirk (10 miles north), Inverbervie (13 miles north-east) and Johnshaven (9 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Kirkton of Craig
Typical jobs here are in homes near Montrose Academy and Church. For rail, the closest station is Montrose station, roughly 1.5 miles north. Other landmarks nearby include Montrose Museum (1.5 miles north-east) and Dunninald Castle (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Duns Dish and Montrose Basin.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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 is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
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