Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Portnahaven, Argyll and Bute
Bath repair across Portnahaven and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- A cracked acrylic bath
Bath repair in Portnahaven without replacing anything
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the next day. If you’re dealing with hairline or through cracks in acrylic and impact holes in acrylic, we can normally put it right, on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding alike.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Portnahaven (PA47)
- Region
- Argyll and Bute
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Portnahaven
A cracked acrylic bath typically wasn’t supported properly. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the base flex until it cracks.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A chip where the taps sit
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
Before you book anyone
- How long it needs to cure
- How changes to the job are handled
- Who turns up on the day
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Covering Portnahaven
Portnahaven (Gaelic: Port na h-Abhainne) is about 33 miles north of Bushmills, in Argyll and Bute. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 118 towns and villages across Argyll and Bute.
Jobs in PA47 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From High Street, Shore Street and Church Street or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Portnahaven include Bun Othan (1 mile south), Port Charlotte (6 miles north-east), Bowmore (10 miles north-east), Imeraval (12 miles east) and Port Ellen (13 miles east). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Around Portnahaven
Around Portnahaven, we work in homes near Portnahaven Church, among other places. For a walk, there’s Beinn Tart a' Mhill.
Questions from Portnahaven
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the whole UK, including Portnahaven and the rest of Argyll and Bute. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow a morning or an afternoon.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Portnahaven
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Letting agents often send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Repairing versus replacing in Portnahaven
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim normally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Portnahaven
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One visit for most repairs
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When a repair is not the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Portnahaven
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners and give it a rinse after each bath.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water can’t get in. Remove it before the repair.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
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What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Portnahaven. The price depends on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We do not add 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.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Any details about the material
- Where you are, by postcode
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Natural light rather than flash
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
