Aberdeenshire · Scotland

Bath chip & crack repair in Lumphanan, Aberdeenshire

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Lumphanan, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Impact holes in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Lumphanan

About our bath repair in Lumphanan

Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can generally bathe again the following day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath does not move. We are frequently asked to fix hairline or through cracks in acrylic and rusty patches near the plughole, in whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding.

We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.

Area
Lumphanan (AB31)
Area hub
Aberdeenshire
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)

How the visit works

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, depending on the damage.

  1. First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
  2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
  3. We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
  4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Open a window if you can
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Clear the area around the damage

How to get a price

Upload a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your AB31 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

Send photos for a quote

Related advice

Repairing versus replacing in Lumphanan

Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it deals only with the damage in one visit. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • One visit for most repairs
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited
  • Colour mixed on the day to match

See our pricing or bath cost comparison.

Looking after it afterwards

To keep it looking its best:

  • Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use
  • Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning

Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.

Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.

Repairs by material

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.

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.

Prices and what affects them

Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:

  • Access to the area
  • How many items we do on one visit
  • What the surface is made of
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off

Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Getting a price from photos

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Any details about the material
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Lumphanan and the surrounding area

Lumphanan is about 16 miles south-west of Inverurie, in Aberdeenshire. Clients in Lumphanan get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Lumphanan is one of 161 places in Aberdeenshire we cover.

We work across the AB31 postcode area and the streets around it. We regularly work on streets such as Craigton Brae, Prospect Terrace and Old Military Road. Close by, we cover Torphins (3 miles south-east), Kincardine O'Neil (3 miles south), Potarch (5 miles south), Aboyne (5 miles south-west) and Birsemore (6 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Westhill (15 miles east), Banchory (9 miles south-east), Kemnay (12 miles north-east), Kintore (15 miles north-east), Alford (7 miles north) and Insch (15 miles north).

Local landmarks in Lumphanan

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Stothart Memorial Church. A little further out are Kincardine O'Neil Hospital (3 miles south) and Craigievar Castle (3.3 miles north). Open spaces near Lumphanan include Loch of Aboyne and Craiglich.

Map of Lumphanan © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lumphanan as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.

Do you need bath repair in Lumphanan?

Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Fittings cause damage too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.

Most people get in touch when they notice something like this:

  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • A kit repair that didn’t last
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail

Comparing quotes

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • How to care for the finish
  • When it can be used again

Our hiring checklist

Your questions about bath repair in Lumphanan

What happens once I’ve sent photos?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we’ll plan for it.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.

Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?

Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.

Do you cover the entire of Aberdeenshire?

Everywhere in the UK, Lumphanan included. Travel is included in the price.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we’re working.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.

When we would advise against a repair

We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Lumphanan

  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Acrylic
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Cast iron enamel
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