Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath Repair in Stichill
Damaged bath in Stichill? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Bath repair in Stichill without replacing anything
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can typically use the bath the next day. We are often asked to fix impact holes in acrylic and chips under the taps, in whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Stichill (TD5)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we are called out for in Stichill
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
People generally call us after spotting one of these:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- How your room will be protected
- When it can be used again
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- How to care for the finish
Repair or replace in Stichill?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Prices start from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why us?
- Everything repaired in place
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Repairs by material
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 what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Looking after it afterwards
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
There is nothing special to do after a repair, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in the Scottish Borders and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Where we work around Stichill
Stichill is about 14 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Stichill is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 36 miles away.
We cover every part of TD5. Neighbouring places we cover include Ednam (2 miles south-east), Kelso (3 miles south), Sprouston (3 miles south-east), Eccles (4 miles north-east) and Smailholm (4 miles west). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (14 miles west), Jedburgh (12 miles south), Duns (10 miles north-east), Melrose (11 miles west), Earlston (9 miles west) and Lauder (13 miles north-west).
Around Stichill
Around Stichill, we work in homes near Kelso High School and United Presbyterian Church, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Kelso Hospital (2.6 miles south) and Hume Castle (2 miles north-west).
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job. The main factors are:
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Doing more than one item at once
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Stichill. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send pictures for a quote
You can generally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
- Natural light rather than flash
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you are under no obligation.
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, typically by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price.
Related advice
When a repair is not the answer
A repair is not always the answer, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Common questions in Stichill
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Stichill.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Tell us about it when you send photos.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide. Prices do not change with location.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do you come to Stichill?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Stichill and the rest of the Scottish Borders. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
What else we do in Stichill
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
