Argyll and Bute · Scotland

Bath chip & crack repair in Upper Kilchattan, Argyll and Bute

Local bath repair for Upper Kilchattan: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • Impact holes in acrylic
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Upper Kilchattan

About our bath repair in Upper Kilchattan

Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. Typical jobs include rust spots around the plughole and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and acrylic.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard.

Location
Upper Kilchattan (PA61)
Region
Argyll and Bute
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026
Rusty chip next to a bath plughole, before and after repair

Questions from Upper Kilchattan

Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?

Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.

Are you accredited?

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

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.

Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?

Frequently, yes, if we can reach the underside to reinforce it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.

What do you need from me?

A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Can landlords book you?

We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

I’m a tenant. Can you help?

Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.

What happens on the day

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 normally takes two to three hours for most chips. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
  3. Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
  4. Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.

How to prepare

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Let us know which floor the room is on
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible

Get a quote

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Common problems we fix in Upper Kilchattan

Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • A chip where the taps sit
  • A chipped rim or side
  • Rust by the waste and overflow

Questions to ask before you book

  • How long it needs to cure
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price

Our hiring checklist

What your bath is made of matters

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Repairing versus replacing in Upper Kilchattan

For damage in one or two places, a repair is the obvious choice. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it takes one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book.

Why us?

  • Colour-matched on site
  • Most jobs done in one visit
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Can I fix it myself?

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 won’t last.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Upper Kilchattan

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Upper Kilchattan use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Covering Upper Kilchattan

Upper Kilchattan is in Argyll and Bute. Clients in Upper Kilchattan get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Upper Kilchattan is one of 118 places in Argyll and Bute where we work. We work right across the region, from Upper Kilchattan to Glasgow (about 77 miles away).

Every address in PA61 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Upper Kilchattan is on the B8086, which makes it straightforward to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Scalasaig (1 mile south-east), Bunnahabhain (14 miles south), Bunessan (16 miles north), Ardtun (16 miles north) and Port Askaig (17 miles south). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.

What’s near Upper Kilchattan

In Upper Kilchattan, that means homes near St Cathan's Chapel and the streets around them. A little further out are The Old Waiting Room (1.3 miles south-east). The countryside around Upper Kilchattan includes Càrnan Eoin and Loch Fada.

Map of Upper Kilchattan © OpenStreetMap contributors

What bath repair costs

Repairs from £95. There is no charge for travel to Upper Kilchattan. The price comes down to:

  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • The material
  • Whether we combine several jobs

Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

Getting a price from photos

Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:

  • Something in shot to show the size
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.

Aftercare tips

How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:

  • Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Have new chips seen to early
  • Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it

Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before using the bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.

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