Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath Repair in Oxnam
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Oxnam, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Chips under the taps
Do you need bath repair in Oxnam?
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A chip where the taps sit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A chipped rim or side
What your quote should include
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- When it can be used again
How we handle bath repair in Oxnam
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, usually in a single visit. We work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are damage done while the bathroom was being fitted and chips on the rim or sides.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Oxnam (TD8)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Oxnam questions
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Frequently, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Oxnam
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Oxnam and the surrounding area
Oxnam is about 12 miles east of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. Wherever you are in the TD8 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Oxnam is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. We work right across the region, from Oxnam to Edinburgh (about 44 miles away).
We cover every part of the TD8 postcode area and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Jedburgh (3 miles north-west), Nisbet (5 miles north), Ancrum (6 miles north-west), Morebattle (6 miles north-east) and Roxburgh (8 miles north). Further out, we also cover Hawick (12 miles west), Kelso (10 miles north), Selkirk (15 miles north-west), Wilton (12 miles west), Melrose (14 miles north-west) and Earlston (15 miles north-west).
What’s near Oxnam
Typical jobs here are in homes near Oxnam Parish Church, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Ferniehirst Castle (2.8 miles west) and Jedburgh Abbey Museum (3.2 miles north-west). Open spaces near Oxnam include Whitton Loch.
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. We don’t charge extra for travel to Oxnam. The price comes down to:
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
- The colour and finish to match
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Email us photos of the damage and one of the entire item, with your TD8 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and rinse after use.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Oxnam clients choose us
- Everything repaired in place
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- A fixed quote before booking
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Also in Oxnam
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
