Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Kirkurd, Scottish Borders
Bath repair across Kirkurd and nearby, generally in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair in Kirkurd, done in place
You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site. We regularly repair acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and people most frequently call us about an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and a hole punched through by something heavy.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Area
- Kirkurd (EH46)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need bath repair in Kirkurd?
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Common reasons people in Kirkurd contact us include:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
What to look for in a quote
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What aftercare is recommended
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Also in Kirkurd
How to care for the repair
To keep it looking its best:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
- Unusual colours or finishes
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- A picture taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for two to three hours for most chips from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Read more
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kirkurd
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Work done at your home or business
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Questions from Kirkurd
Do you work in Kirkurd?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Kirkurd. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Will I be able to see the repair?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Kirkurd
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Our work in Kirkurd
Kirkurd is about 12 miles south-west of Penicuik, in the Scottish Borders. We travel to clients in Kirkurd and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Kirkurd is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. Our jobs stretch from Kirkurd to Edinburgh (19 miles away).
All of EH46 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Kirkurd sits on or near the A72, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Kirkurd include Blyth Bridge (1 mile north-east), Dolphinton (2 miles north-west), Candy Mill (4 miles south-west), Elsrickle (4 miles west) and Romannobridge (4 miles north-east). Further out, we also cover Peebles (8 miles east), Innerleithen (14 miles east) and West Linton (5 miles north).
Near you in Kirkurd
We visit homes around Kirkurd Parish Church And Churchyard. Further afield, we also cover the area around Drochil Castle (2.6 miles east) and Castle Craig Hospital (0.9 miles east). The countryside around Kirkurd includes Slipperfield Loch and White Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
