Fife · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Star, Fife
Problem with your bath in Star? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips along the edge of the bath
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Bath repair at your home in Star
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. If you are dealing with a kit repair that didn’t last and rust spots around the plughole, we can usually put it right.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Star (KY7)
- Area hub
- Fife
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- 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 next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Keep a parking space free if you can
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Covering Star
Star is about 3 miles north-east of Glenrothes, in Fife. We travel to clients in Star and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. Star is one of 133 places in Fife where we work. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 19 miles away.
Here we cover the KY7 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Bains Brae, East End and Braeview Crescent and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Star: Markinch (2 miles south-west), Kettlebridge (3 miles north), Cadham (3 miles south-west), Freuchie (3 miles north-west) and Kingskettle (3 miles north). Further out, we also cover Kirkcaldy (7 miles south), Glenrothes (3 miles south-west), Leven (4 miles east), St Andrews (14 miles north-east), Cowdenbeath (12 miles south-west) and Dysart (6 miles south).
Near you in Star
For rail, the closest station is Markinch station, about 1.7 miles south-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Kingdom Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-west) and Cameron Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). Open spaces near Star include East Lomond.
Questions from Star
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Is a bath repair permanent?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote with dates.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Should you replace it?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Usually it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing normally costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why us?
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- The material and finish
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether we combine several jobs
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Star. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- One picture of the entire bath
Email us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your KY7 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
What we are called out for in Star
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- A chipped rim or side
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
Honest limits
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
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