Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Melrose, Scottish Borders
Fixed-price bath repair in Melrose and the surrounding area, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- A chipped rim or side
Bath repair in Melrose, done in place
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can generally bathe again the next day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. Whether it’s rusty patches near the plughole and holes from dropped items, we can help, whatever the material.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Melrose (TD6)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Normally it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why Melrose customers choose us
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No extra charge for your area
- Most jobs done in one visit
- One-year guarantee on every repair
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When we’d advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
FAQs for Melrose
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically within a day, depending on the repair.
What do you need from me?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you need bath repair in Melrose?
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Before booking anyone
- Aftercare advice
- What preparation is included
- If travel is included in the price
- How the room is protected while they work
The process
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes two to three hours for most chips. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the day after.
Before we arrive
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your TD6 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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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 then the old filler has to be removed first.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Melrose use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Melrose. What changes the price is:
- What kind of damage it is
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- The material
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
About Melrose
Melrose is about 3 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We travel to clients in Melrose and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 89 places across the Scottish Borders. Our jobs stretch from Melrose to Edinburgh (about 30 miles away).
We work across the TD6 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as High Street, Market Square and St Dunstan's Park. Melrose sits on or near the B6359 and B6361, so getting to you is simple. Other places close to Melrose include Gattonside (1 mile north), Darnick (1 mile west), Newstead (1 mile east), Tweedbank (2 miles west) and Bowden (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (3 miles west), Hawick (12 miles south), Kelso (11 miles east), Selkirk (6 miles south-west), Jedburgh (11 miles south-east) and Wilton (12 miles south).
Around Melrose
Our clients here include homes close to Melrose. The nearest railway station is Tweedbank station, about 1.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Commendators House Museum (within half a mile east) and Castle Holydean (2.4 miles south). For a walk, there is Eildon Hill North and Bemersyde Moss.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
