Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Lochans, Dumfries and Galloway
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Lochans and across Dumfries and Galloway. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price depends on:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in Lochans, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Bath repair in Lochans, done in place
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Common call-outs are for rust by the waste and overflow and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, across cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee in Lochans and across Dumfries and Galloway.
- Area
- Lochans (DG9)
- Region
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It normally takes a few hours, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- 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.
- Once it has cured, generally by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and rinse after use.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Common problems we fix in Lochans
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Damage beneath the taps
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Comparing quotes
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What prep work is covered
Lochans and nearby
Lochans is about 3 miles south of Stranraer, in Dumfries and Galloway. From the centre of Lochans to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 138 places in Dumfries and Galloway, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Glasgow, about 74 miles away.
We work across DG9. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street, Mount Terrace and Cairn Terrace and the roads around them. Other places close to Lochans include Lime Kiln (2 miles north-east), Stranraer (3 miles north), Aird (3 miles north-east), Stoneykirk (3 miles south-east) and Castle Kennedy (3 miles north-east).
What’s near Lochans
For rail, the closest station is Stranraer station, about 2.9 miles north of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find North West Castle (2.5 miles north) and Stranraer Museum (2.5 miles north). For a walk, there’s Soulseat Loch.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Nearby places to Lochans
What else we do in Lochans
FAQs for Lochans
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you will get one combined price.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Do you come to Lochans?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Lochans from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Lochans?
Prices start from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item with your DG9 postcode.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lochans
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
When we’d advise against a repair
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling and a new 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. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lochans
- Work done at your home or business
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No need to remove anything
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
