Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute
Local bath repair for Lochgilphead: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips on the rim or sides
About our bath repair in Lochgilphead
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Common call-outs are for cracks in an acrylic bath and a hole punched through by something heavy, in acrylic, cast iron enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Lochgilphead and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Lochgilphead (PA31)
- County
- Argyll and Bute
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Deal with new chips early, before rust can start.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Lochgilphead questions
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.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do you come to Lochgilphead?
We do. Technicians travel to Lochgilphead from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Are there extra charges for Lochgilphead?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
How long before I can use the bath?
Typically the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
What happens on the day
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- 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 clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Advice
Nearby places to Lochgilphead
What else we do in Lochgilphead
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Where we work around Lochgilphead
Lochgilphead is about 27 miles west of Greenock, in Argyll and Bute. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Lochgilphead is one of 118 places in Argyll and Bute where we work. Our jobs stretch from Lochgilphead to Glasgow (47 miles away).
Our visits in PA31 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Oban Road, Wilson Road and Smithy Lane. You will find Lochgilphead on the A83 and A816, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you’re just outside Lochgilphead, we cover Ceann Loch Gilb (1 mile south-east), Ardrishaig (2 miles south), Cairnbaan (2 miles north-west), Bridgend (3 miles north) and Kilmichael Glassary (3 miles north). Lochgilphead is one of the larger places we cover in Argyll and Bute. Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Around Lochgilphead
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Comm Public House, Lochgilphead High School and Christ Church, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Mid Argyll Community Hospital (0.7 miles east). Green spaces nearby include Cam Loch.
Common problems we fix in Lochgilphead
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A cracked acrylic bath
Before booking anyone
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: tiles along the rim normally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Work done at your home or business
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send pictures for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
What we can’t put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Lochgilphead
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
