Stirling · Scotland

Bath Repair in Tyndrum

Damaged bath in Tyndrum? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath repair in Tyndrum?

Why repair rather than replace?

A new bath costs more than the bath itself: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, 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.

Why book with us

  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • One visit for most repairs

Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.

How we handle bath repair in Tyndrum

We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Typical jobs include scratches you can feel with a fingernail and rust by the waste and overflow, across pressed steel enamel, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel.

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

Area
Tyndrum (FK20)
Area hub
Stirling
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a damaged acrylic bath corner repaired in place

Looking after it afterwards

After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:

  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
  • Do not scrub with anything abrasive
  • Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath

For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.

If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.

When to call us in Tyndrum

Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.

If you can see any of these, send us a picture:

  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
  • A chip where the taps sit
  • Rust spots around the plughole

Questions to ask before you book

  • What prep work is covered
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • When it can be used again
  • Whether the colour is mixed to match

How to compare quotes

Questions from Tyndrum

Does someone need to be in?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?

In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.

What happens after I send pictures?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.

How much does bath repair cost in Tyndrum?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Will the repair show?

We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide. Prices don’t change with location.

Is it messy?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.

When we would advise against a repair

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:

  • Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
  • Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
  • Leaking fittings, which need a plumber

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

What we work on

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

Tyndrum and the surrounding area

Tyndrum is about 30 miles north of Helensburgh, in Stirling. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 55 places across Stirling, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Glasgow, about 44 miles away.

Postcode districts we cover here: FK20. Neighbouring places we cover include Clifton (1 mile north-west), A' Chrìon Làraich (5 miles south-east), Bridge of Orchy (6 miles north), Inverarnan (8 miles south) and Ardlui (10 miles south).

Landmarks near Tyndrum

Typical jobs here are in homes near Strath Fillan, among other places. There is a railway station in Tyndrum itself: Tyndrum Lower station. The countryside around Tyndrum includes Lochan na Bì.

Map of Tyndrum © OpenStreetMap contributors

What affects the price in Tyndrum

Prices start from £95. We price every job individually. The main factors are:

  • The material
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The colour and finish to match

There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

Quotes from your pictures

Phone pictures are fine. Just make sure we can see:

  • Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.

What happens on the day

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It generally takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.

  1. First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
  2. Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
  3. We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
  4. The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
  5. The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Ensure the room can be ventilated

Getting a price

There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.

Get a free quote

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DIY repairs versus a professional job

We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

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.

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