Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Preston, Scottish Borders
Bath repair in and around Preston: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A cracked acrylic bath
Bath repair in Preston without replacing anything
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, is repaired in place. There is no plumbing to disconnect, your tiles stay as they are, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. Common call-outs are for cracks in an acrylic bath and rust by the waste and overflow, in roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Preston (TD11)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Preston
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Doing more than one item at once
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A picture taken from further back
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Covering Preston
Preston is about 13 miles west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the Scottish Borders. We visit clients in Preston and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Our technicians cover 89 places across the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 35 miles away.
All of TD11 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also cover the places around Preston: Duns (2 miles south), Clockmill (3 miles south-west), Gavinton (3 miles south-west), Chirnside (5 miles east) and Grantshouse (5 miles north).
What’s near Preston
Our clients here include homes close to Preston Church, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Knoll Hospital (2.5 miles south) and Cockburn Tower (1.7 miles north-west). Not far away are Duns Castle nature reserve and Duns Law.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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.
What a repair can’t fix
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Preston
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Preston: your questions answered
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
Do you cover Preston?
We do. We send a technician to Preston for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Do you cover the entire of the Scottish Borders?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Preston. Prices do not change with location.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
How the visit works
Once we are through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- 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.
- 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
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Ensure the area is dry
Getting a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Advice
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Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Have new chips seen to early
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Rinse it down after each bath
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Signs you need bath repair in Preston
Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, and the damage is not always spotted until later. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
What your quote should include
- How soon you can use it again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- What prep work is covered
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
