Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Stow, Scottish Borders
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Stow and across the Scottish Borders. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from dropped items
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Bath repair in Stow, done in place
Chips, cracks, rust spots and small holes can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles are not touched, and the finish is matched to the rest of the bath. We work on pressed steel enamel, acrylic and cast iron enamel, and people most frequently call us about scuffs and scratches in the surface and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we will sort it.
- Location
- Stow (TD1)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
You do not need to empty the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take two to three hours for most chips, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- 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 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.
- Once it has cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
Most customers in Stow get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Signs you need bath repair in Stow
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Snagging damage from a refit
What to look for in a quote
- Aftercare advice
- How the colour is matched
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- If travel is included in the price
Repairing versus replacing in Stow
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stow
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour-matched on site
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Towns and villages near Stow
Other services in Stow
Landlord and trade work in Stow
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Common questions in Stow
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Which areas do you work in?
The entire UK, including all of the Scottish Borders. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm 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 I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Most baths can be used the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
What affects the price in Stow
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Stow. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just ensure we can see:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Details of any past repairs
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
When we’d advise against a repair
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- If an acrylic bath flexes, have its feet adjusted
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Stow and nearby
Stow is about 6 miles north of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Stow is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders where we work. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 22 miles away.
Every address in TD1 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Station Road, Townfoot and Galashiels Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Stow include Killochyett (1 mile north-west), Fountainhall (3 miles north-west), Lauder (5 miles north-east), Clovenfords (5 miles south) and Nether Blainslie (5 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Peebles (13 miles west), Selkirk (10 miles south), Innerleithen (9 miles south-west), Melrose (8 miles south-east), Earlston (8 miles south-east) and Langlee (6 miles south-east).
Around Stow
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Mary's Church, among other places. There is a railway station in Stow itself: Stow station.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
