Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Swinton, Scottish Borders
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Swinton. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips on the rim or sides
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
About our bath repair in Swinton
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. You can normally use the bath the next day. Whether it’s scuffs and scratches in the surface and rust by the waste and overflow, we can help.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Swinton (TD11)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Swinton
Swinton is about 10 miles west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the Scottish Borders. Across the TD11 area, a technician comes to you. We work in all 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 40 miles away.
Our visits in TD11 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Main Street, The Green and Wellfield and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Leitholm (3 miles south-west), Norham (4 miles east), Scottish Borders (4 miles south), Coldstream (5 miles south) and Duns (5 miles north-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Kelso (11 miles south-west), Eyemouth (12 miles north-east) and Chirnside (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Swinton
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to United Free Church, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Knoll Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Bite-about Pele (3.2 miles west). Not far away are Lake of the Hirsel.
What we do, step by step
When we visit, 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 few hours. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Related advice
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
Compared with replacing, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send photos for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
FAQs for Swinton
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes. We mix the colour on the day to match, including older coloured suites.
How soon can you come?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
Normally, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a picture.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Aftercare tips
Aftercare is simple:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Once water reaches the metal, rust begins, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Swinton
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Do you need bath repair in Swinton?
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.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips on the rim or sides
Before booking anyone
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who will actually do the work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Honest limits
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
Places near Swinton
What else we do in Swinton
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
