Angus · Scotland

Bath Repair for Tulloes homes

We travel to Tulloes for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • Rusty patches near the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath repair in Tulloes

Bath repair in Tulloes, done in place

Repairing baths is what we do most. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, generally in a single visit. Our repair technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are hairline or through cracks in acrylic and rust spots around the plughole.

You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.

Area
Tulloes (DD8)
Region
Angus
Cover
12 months on all our work
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Broken acrylic bath corner, rebuilt and refinished (before and after)

How it works

Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which generally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.

  1. We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Ensure the area is dry

Ask for a price

If you are in Tulloes and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Get a free quote

Advice

Landlords, agents and businesses in Tulloes

We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Angus and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.

Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

What affects the price in Tulloes

Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Tulloes. The price depends on:

  • How hard the colour is to match
  • The material and finish
  • What kind of damage it is
  • How much damage there is

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.

Send photos for a quote

Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Upload a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your DD8 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.

Tulloes and the surrounding area

Tulloes is about 5 miles south-east of Forfar, in Angus. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Tulloes is one of 40 towns and villages in Angus we cover. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 48 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: DD8. With the B9128 close by, Tulloes is easy for our technicians to reach. If you are just outside Tulloes, we cover Craichie (1 mile north-west), Letham (2 miles north-east), Hillend (2 miles north-west), Lownie Moor (3 miles north-west) and Kingsmuir (3 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Arbroath (8 miles east), Forfar (5 miles north-west), Carnoustie (7 miles south-east), Kirriemuir (9 miles north-west), Brechin (11 miles north-east) and Hunter's Town (7 miles south).

Near you in Tulloes

Further afield, we also cover the area around Forfar Infirmary (4.4 miles north-west) and Carnegie Castle (3 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Balgavies Loch.

Map of Tulloes © OpenStreetMap contributors

How to care for the repair

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Have new chips seen to early
  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
  • Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
  • Give the bath a quick rinse after use

Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. 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.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Pressed steel

Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.

When a repair isn’t the answer

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
  • A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we work on in Tulloes

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

Do you need bath repair in Tulloes?

Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • A chipped rim or side
  • A chip where the taps sit
  • A kit repair that didn’t last

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • What prep work is covered

Our hiring checklist

Should you replace it?

A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

Why Tulloes customers choose us

  • No extra charge for your area
  • Everything repaired in place
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

FAQs for Tulloes

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

What areas do you cover?

We work UK-wide, and that includes Tulloes. Prices don’t change with location.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.

What if the damage is worse than the photos show?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.

Do you charge for travel?

We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Do you work in Tulloes?

We do. Technicians travel to Tulloes from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.

I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?

Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.

CHAS accredited contractor and Constructionline logos SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile logos

About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.

Read what customers say about us on Trustpilot.