Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Midlem, Scottish Borders
Bath repair across Midlem and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips under the taps
Repair or replace in Midlem?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it does not: 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. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
What you get with us
- No need to remove anything
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour-matched on site
- One price list for the entire UK
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Bath repair in Midlem, done in place
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. If you are dealing with rust spots around the plughole and chips on the rim or sides, we can help.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Midlem (TD7)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Midlem
Can you quote from photos?
Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
How much does bath repair cost in Midlem?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your TD7 postcode.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is there any odour?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
Work for landlords and builders
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Common problems we fix in Midlem
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
People usually call us after spotting one of these:
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Holes from dropped items
- Damage beneath the taps
Questions to ask before booking
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who turns up on the day
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Different materials, different repairs
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. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
What we do, step by step
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Midlem. The price reflects:
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- How many areas need work
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Midlem
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Nearby places to Midlem
Also in Midlem
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Have new chips seen to early
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
Where we work around Midlem
Midlem is about 6 miles south of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Midlem is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders we cover. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 33 miles away.
Our visits in TD7 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Midlem sits on or near the B6453, so getting to you is simple. Neighbouring places we cover include Lilliesleaf (2 miles south), Bowden (3 miles north-east), Belses (3 miles south-east), Selkirk (4 miles west) and Newtown St Boswells (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (6 miles north), Hawick (8 miles south), Kelso (13 miles east), Jedburgh (9 miles south-east), Wilton (8 miles south) and Innerleithen (13 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Midlem
We visit homes around Midlem, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Tweedbank station, roughly 4.7 miles north. Further afield, we also cover the area around Dingleton Hospital (3.7 miles north) and Castle Holydean (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Midlem includes Eildon Wester Hill and Hare and Dunhog Mosses.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
