Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Stirches, Scottish Borders
We travel to Stirches for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Repairing versus replacing in Stirches
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why us?
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colour-matched on site
- A fixed quote before booking
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath repair in Stirches, done in place
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, typically in a single visit. Typical jobs include scuffs and scratches in the surface and impact holes in acrylic, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Stirches (TD9)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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Honest limits
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
What affects the price in Stirches
Prices start from £95. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from pictures
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. Try to include:
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- What it’s made of, if you know
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Stirches: your questions answered
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
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.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Are there extra charges for Stirches?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
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.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
What happens on the day
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a morning or an afternoon, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Make sure the area is dry
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Stirches use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
If you manage property in Stirches, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
Stirches and nearby
Stirches is about 1 mile north-west of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. Clients in Stirches get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Stirches is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 39 miles away.
Jobs in TD9 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Bowden Road, Stirches Road and Atkinson Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Stirches include Wilton (1 mile south), Hawick (1 mile south-east), Wilton Dean (1 mile south-west), Burnfoot (1 mile east) and Woll (4 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (12 miles north), Selkirk (8 miles north), Jedburgh (10 miles east), Melrose (12 miles north), Earlston (15 miles north) and Langlee (12 miles north).
Landmarks near Stirches
Around Stirches, we work in homes near Hawick High School, Wilton Parish Church and The Bourtree pub. Nearby you’ll also find Borders Textile Towerhouse (0.9 miles south) and Hawick Community Hospital (0.7 miles south). Not far away are Ashkirk Hill and Ashkirk Loch.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
