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Bath chip & crack repair in Tannadice, Angus

Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for homes and businesses in Tannadice and across Angus. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.

  • Repairs from £95
  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair near Tannadice

How we handle bath repair in Tannadice

A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the following day. Whether it’s chips along the edge of the bath and a chip where the taps sit, we can help.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)
Where
Tannadice (DD8)
Area hub
Angus
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

What we are called out for in Tannadice

A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move until it cracks.

Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • A hole punched through by something heavy
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • A cracked acrylic bath
  • A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting

Comparing quotes

  • Who turns up on the day
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

How to compare quotes

When we would advise against a repair

We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:

  • Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
  • Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber

Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we repair

  • Cast iron enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Acrylic

Tannadice: your questions answered

Are there extra charges for Tannadice?

There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Will the price change on the day?

It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.

Is there a guarantee?

Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

What happens next?

We come back with a fixed quote. There’s no obligation to book.

What about rust by the waste?

Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

Can pets and children be at home?

Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send photos.

Are you accredited?

We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Repairing versus replacing in Tannadice

A new bath costs more than the bath itself: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Tannadice

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures

Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.

What your bath is made of matters

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to Tannadice. The price depends on:

  • The type of damage
  • Access to the area
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The size and number of damaged areas

Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Tannadice. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

For a price in Tannadice, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Tannadice and the surrounding area

Tannadice is about 5 miles north of Forfar, in Angus. Jobs in Tannadice are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 40 places in Angus. Our jobs stretch from Tannadice to Edinburgh (55 miles away).

Here we cover the DD8 postcode area. Whether you live on South Esk Road, Broomhill Road and Anne Thomson's Way or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Close by, we cover Noranside (1 mile north), Aberlemno (3 miles south-east), Lunanhead (4 miles south), Forfar (5 miles south) and Padanaram (5 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Arbroath (15 miles south-east), Kirriemuir (6 miles south-west), Brechin (8 miles east), Hunter's Town (15 miles south), Letham (7 miles south-east) and Edzell (10 miles north-east).

Local landmarks in Tannadice

Our customers here include homes close to Parish Church And Old Parish Church, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Whitehills Hospital (4.3 miles south) and Vayne Castle (1.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Loch Fithie.

Map of Tannadice © OpenStreetMap contributors

Looking after it afterwards

A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:

  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
  • Do not scrub with anything abrasive
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use

In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.

A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.

The process

Visits start with a quick look at the job together. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take two to three hours for most chips, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
  3. We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
  4. Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
  5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Ask for a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Get a fixed price

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