Perth and Kinross · Scotland

Bath Repair in Muthill

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Muthill and across Perth and Kinross. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Muthill

About our bath repair in Muthill

It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Whether it’s a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted, we can help.

You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Location
Muthill (PH5)
Region
Perth and Kinross
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)

About Muthill

Muthill is about 15 miles north of Alloa, in Perth and Kinross. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Muthill, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Muthill is one of 107 towns and villages in Perth and Kinross where we work. Our jobs stretch from Muthill to Edinburgh (about 36 miles away).

Every address in PH5 is within our area. From Station Road, Glebe Road and Willoughby Street or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Muthill, we cover Crieff (3 miles north), Tullibardine (4 miles south-east), Gilmerton (4 miles north), Braco (5 miles south-west) and Blackford (5 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Perth (15 miles east), Auchterarder (5 miles south-east), Letham (14 miles east), Tulloch (15 miles east), Oakbank (15 miles east) and Hillyland (14 miles east).

Near you in Muthill

We visit homes around St James Episcopal Church and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Culdees Castle (1.1 miles south-east) and Muthill Village Museum (within half a mile north). Not far away are Pond of Drummond.

Map of Muthill © OpenStreetMap contributors

DIY kit or professional repair?

A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

Signs you need bath repair in Muthill

Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Snagging damage from a refit
  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • Damage beneath the taps

Questions to ask before you book

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How long it needs to cure
  • How to care for the finish

Choosing a repair company

Muthill: your questions answered

Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?

In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.

What does bath repair cost?

Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.

When can I have a bath again?

Normally the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

Can you do more than one item on the same visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Do you come to Muthill?

Yes, we do. We send a technician to Muthill for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Do the materials smell?

It depends on the job, but often a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

What affects the price in Muthill

Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:

  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
  • Doing more than one item at once
  • How many areas need work
  • Where the damage is and how we get to it

No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Getting a price from photos

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:

  • Details of any past repairs
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A wider photo showing the entire bath
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

Email us pictures of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Muthill, and we will come back with a fixed quote.

What we can’t put right

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.

What we work on

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

How the visit works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which usually takes a few hours, depending on the damage. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
  4. We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive

How to get a price

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.

Get a free quote

Advice

How to look after the repair

Aftercare is simple:

  • Rinse it down after each bath
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long
  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent

Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.

Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Take it off before we arrive.

What your bath is made of matters

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

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