Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Newtown St Boswells, Scottish Borders
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Newtown St Boswells, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Bath repair in Newtown St Boswells, done in place
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. Whether it’s impact holes in acrylic and cracks in an acrylic bath, we can help, on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding alike.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Newtown St Boswells (TD6)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Newtown St Boswells questions
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged before the end of a tenancy.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Do you cover Newtown St Boswells?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Newtown St Boswells for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What affects the price in Newtown St Boswells
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
There are no surprise 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.
Getting a price from photos
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Most clients in Newtown St Boswells get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
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Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Do you need bath repair in Newtown St Boswells?
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until it cracks.
The things customers typically mention when they call include:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chipped rim or side
- A chip where the taps sit
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What prep work is covered
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to look after the finish
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Repairing versus replacing in Newtown St Boswells
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Why Newtown St Boswells clients choose us
- A fixed quote before booking
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About Newtown St Boswells
Newtown St Boswells is about 6 miles south-east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Newtown St Boswells is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders we cover. We work right across the region, from Newtown St Boswells to Edinburgh (33 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the TD6 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Park Avenue, Park Crescent and Roxburghe Place and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Bowden (1 mile south-west), St Boswells (1 mile east), Newstead (2 miles north-west), Greycrook (2 miles south-east) and Melrose (2 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (6 miles north-west), Hawick (11 miles south), Kelso (10 miles east), Selkirk (7 miles west), Jedburgh (8 miles south-east) and Wilton (11 miles south-west).
Landmarks near Newtown St Boswells
We visit homes around Newtown Primary School. The nearest railway station is Tweedbank station, roughly 3.7 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castle Holydean (2.5 miles south-west) and Commendators House Museum (2.2 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Bemersyde Moss and Eildon Hill North.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit usually runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Allow a morning or an afternoon. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Related advice
When we’d advise against a repair
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
