Perth and Kinross · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Little Dunkeld, Perth and Kinross
Our technicians come to Little Dunkeld for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips under the taps
What we do, step by step
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you are not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips in most cases. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- 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.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
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Bath repair at your home in Little Dunkeld
We’ve repaired just about every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Whether it’s deep scratches in acrylic and chips along the edge of the bath, we can normally put it right.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Area
- Little Dunkeld (PH8)
- Area hub
- Perth and Kinross
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your PH8 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Landlord and trade work in Little Dunkeld
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.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Where we work around Little Dunkeld
Little Dunkeld is about 10 miles west of Blairgowrie and Rattray, in Perth and Kinross. Customers in Little Dunkeld get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Little Dunkeld is one of 107 towns and villages in Perth and Kinross we cover. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 45 miles away.
Here we cover the PH8 postcode area. That includes homes on Perth Road, Stell Park Road and Willowbank and the roads around them. Nearby, we also work in Birnam (1 mile south-east), Dunkeld (1 mile north-west), Inchmagrannachan (2 miles north-west), Middleton (4 miles east) and Caputh (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Perth (12 miles south-east), Blairgowrie and Rattray (10 miles east), Letham (12 miles south), Scone (12 miles south-east), Pitlochry (11 miles north-west) and Tulloch (11 miles south-east).
Near you in Little Dunkeld
We visit homes around Atholl Arms Hotel, The Hermitage and Little Dunkeld Parish Church and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Little Dunkeld itself: Dunkeld & Birnam station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Murthly Castle (3 miles south-east) and Dunkeld Cathedral Chapter House Museum (less than half a mile north-west). Not far away are Loch of Craiglush and Birnam Hill.
Common questions in Little Dunkeld
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll let you know when it’s safe to use again.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Generally the following day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Most of the time. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
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Should you replace it?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. A repair deals only with the damage in a single visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Little Dunkeld
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour-matched on site
- Same prices wherever you are
See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. 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 pictures.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
