Aberdeenshire · Scotland

Bath Repair for Rickarton homes

Fixed-price bath repair in Rickarton and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair in Rickarton

Bath repair in Rickarton without replacing anything

You don’t need a new bath because of a chip. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are a chipped rim or side and impact holes in acrylic.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole
Where
Rickarton (AB39)
County
Aberdeenshire
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Should you replace it?

A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Prices start from £95. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why Rickarton clients choose us

  • Fixed prices from your photos
  • Usually one visit, start to finish
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • We leave the room as we found it

See our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Signs you need bath repair in Rickarton

A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until the acrylic gives way.

Most people contact us when they notice one of these:

  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • A chip where the taps sit

Comparing quotes

  • How to care for the finish
  • How the colour is matched
  • A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

How to compare quotes

How to care for the repair

How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:

  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Have new chips seen to early
  • If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
  • Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it

There’s nothing special to do after a repair. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.

Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:

  • A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense

Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.

Surfaces we repair

  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Cast iron enamel
  • Acrylic
  • Whirlpool & spa baths

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Rickarton

If you manage property in Rickarton, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Different materials, different repairs

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.

Cast iron

Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. 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.

About Rickarton

Rickarton is about 13 miles south-west of Aberdeen, in Aberdeenshire. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 161 towns and villages in Aberdeenshire, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Rickarton to Edinburgh (about 80 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: AB39. We also cover the places around Rickarton: Redcloak (3 miles south-east), Glithno (3 miles east), Kirktown of Fetteresso (3 miles south-east), Stonehaven (3 miles south-east) and Cowie (4 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Westhill (11 miles north), Banchory (8 miles north-west), Laurencekirk (13 miles south-west), Newtonhill (6 miles north-east), Inverbervie (10 miles south) and Torphins (14 miles north-west).

Near you in Rickarton

Our clients here include homes close to Rickarton Church and the streets around them. Rickarton’s nearest station is Stonehaven station, about 3.4 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Kincardine Community Hospital (3.2 miles south-east) and Fetteresso Castle (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there’s Saddle Hill.

Map of Rickarton © OpenStreetMap contributors

How the visit works

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.

Preparing for the visit

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Get a quote

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will say straight away if a repair is the right fix.

Get a free quote

Advice

Common questions in Rickarton

Will the price change on the day?

The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Do you charge for travel?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.

How do I book?

Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

What happens after I send photos?

You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.

Is a bath repair durable?

Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.

Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?

Generally, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a photo.

Do I need to be at home?

We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.

How do I get a price for bath repair in Rickarton?

Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.

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