Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Rhu, Argyll and Bute
Bath repair for Rhu, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
How we handle bath repair in Rhu
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. If you are dealing with a hole punched through by something heavy and snagging damage from a refit, we can typically put it right.
Every job is backed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Rhu (G84)
- Region
- Argyll and Bute
- Cover
- 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 bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The colour and finish to match
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
- One picture of the whole bath
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Repair or replace: which is better?
A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why book with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One visit for most repairs
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours in most cases. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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What a repair can’t fix
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Rhu: your questions answered
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Normally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Do you come to Rhu?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Rhu for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
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.
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
About Rhu
Rhu is about 2 miles west of Helensburgh, in Argyll and Bute. Whether you’re in the middle of Rhu or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Rhu is one of 118 places in Argyll and Bute where we work. You can also see our page for Glasgow, about 23 miles away.
Jobs in G84 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Church Road, Station Road and Inchgower Grove. Other places close to Rhu include Rosneath (1 mile south-west), Shandon (1 mile north-west), Clynder (1 mile west), Helensburgh (2 miles east) and Rahane (3 miles north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Dunoon (7 miles south-west), Garelochhead (5 miles north-west), Sandbank (7 miles south-west) and Innellan (11 miles south-west). Rhu is among the bigger towns we cover in Argyll and Bute.
Landmarks near Rhu
In Rhu, that means homes near Lomond School and Rhu Parish Church. The closest station to Rhu is Helensburgh Upper station, about 1.9 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Victoria Infirmary (2.7 miles south-east) and Scottish Submarine Centre (2 miles south-east). Open spaces near Rhu include Lyle Hill.
Landlord and trade work in Rhu
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Argyll and Bute and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Rinse it down after each bath
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and avoid dropping heavy items on the repaired area. Deal with new chips early, before rust sets in.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
