Moray · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Rothes, Moray
Fixed-price bath repair in Rothes and the surrounding area, typically in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Bath repair in Rothes without replacing anything
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. If you are dealing with rust by the waste and overflow and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, we can help, on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel alike.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Rothes (AB38)
- County
- Moray
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Rothes
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Mention it when you send pictures.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
How much does bath repair cost in Rothes?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Typically, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Usually the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Why repair rather than replace?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. There are no surprise 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Rothes
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour mixed on the day to match
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What else we do in Rothes
Honest limits
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Rothes
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How it works
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Make sure the area is dry
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Can I fix it myself?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Access to the area
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
Phone photos are fine. Ensure they show:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A photo taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Covering Rothes
Rothes is about 9 miles south-east of Elgin, in Moray. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. We work in all 58 towns and villages across Moray, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across AB38. You will find streets such as Seafield Square, High Street and New Street, all of which we cover. With the A941 and B9015 close by, Rothes is easy for our technicians to reach. If you’re just outside Rothes, we cover Craigellachie (3 miles south), Aberlour (4 miles south), Charlestown of Aberlour (4 miles south), Fogwatt (5 miles north-west) and Blackhills (6 miles north). Within a short drive, we also cover Elgin (9 miles north-west), Buckie (13 miles north-east), Lossiemouth (13 miles north), Keith (9 miles east), Ashgrove (8 miles north-west) and Fochabers (7 miles north-east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in Rothes
Our clients here include homes close to Rothes Kirk, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Fleming Cottage Hospital (4.1 miles south) and Ladycroft Agricultural Museum (3.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Ben Aigan.
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
Care for the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, so water cannot get in. Take it off before we arrive.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
