Moray · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Rathven, Moray
Fixed-price bath repair in Rathven and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
Bath repair in Rathven without replacing anything
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. We are frequently asked to fix a hole punched through by something heavy and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, on pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Rathven (AB56)
- Area hub
- Moray
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours for most jobs. The room is left tidy.
- 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.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Related advice
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Common questions in Rathven
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
How much does bath repair cost in Rathven?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Do you cover Rathven?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Rathven from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
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.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Work for landlords and builders
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
If you manage property in Rathven, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Where we work around Rathven
Rathven is about 1 mile east of Buckie, in Moray. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Rathven is one of 58 towns and villages in Moray where we work.
All of AB56 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you’re just outside Rathven, we cover Portessie (1 mile north), Ianstown (1 mile west), Buckie (1 mile west), Findochty (2 miles north-east) and Arradoul (2 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Elgin (14 miles west), Lossiemouth (13 miles west), Keith (9 miles south), Ashgrove (14 miles west), Portknockie (3 miles north-east) and Cullen (4 miles east). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Near you in Rathven
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Peter's Church and Old Burial-Ground and Buckie High School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Findochty Castle (1.3 miles north-east) and Seafield Hospital (1.8 miles west).
What we’re called out for in Rathven
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- A chip where the taps sit
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust by the waste and overflow
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- When it can be used again
- Who turns up on the day
- What aftercare is recommended
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. There is no area surcharge for Rathven. What changes the price is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
- The material
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.
Quotes from your pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Also in Rathven
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Have new chips seen to early
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
Avoid standing in a cracked acrylic bath until it’s fixed. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
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