North Lanarkshire · Scotland

Bath chip & crack repair in Wishaw, North Lanarkshire

Our repair technicians come to Wishaw for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath repair in Wishaw

How we handle bath repair in Wishaw

A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. If you’re dealing with damage beneath the taps and rusty patches near the plughole, we can help, whatever the material.

Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.

Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole
Where
Wishaw (ML2, ML1)
Area hub
North Lanarkshire
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Repair or replace in Wishaw?

Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is frequently needed, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.

What you get with us

  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • No extra charge for your area
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Most jobs done in one visit

See our pricing and bath cost comparison.

Aftercare tips

It’s all simple stuff:

  • Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
  • A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning

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.

If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and it can start to leak underneath.

Do you need bath repair in Wishaw?

Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
  • Rust by the waste and overflow
  • Chips along the edge of the bath
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted

What your quote should include

  • How long it needs to cure
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What aftercare is recommended

How to compare quotes

DIY kit or professional 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, it’s worth having it done properly.

If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Where we work around Wishaw

Wishaw is about 6 miles east of Hamilton, in North Lanarkshire. Whether you are in the middle of Wishaw or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Wishaw is one of 89 places in North Lanarkshire where we work. We work right across the region, from Wishaw to Glasgow (15 miles away).

Jobs in ML2 and ML1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Main Street, Market Square and Station Road. With the A71 and A721 close by, Wishaw is simple for us to get to. We also cover the places around Wishaw: Pather (1 mile south), Dimsdale (1 mile south-east), Coltness (1 mile north), Gowkthrapple (1 mile south) and Netherton (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Motherwell (3 miles north-west), Cumbernauld (12 miles north), Coatbridge (7 miles north-west), Airdrie (7 miles north), Bellshill (5 miles north-west) and Kilsyth (15 miles north). As one of the bigger places in North Lanarkshire, Wishaw sees plenty of our work.

Landmarks near Wishaw

We visit homes around St Aidan's High School, Old Parish Church and St. Aidan's Primary School. Wishaw has its own railway station: Wishaw station. Nearby you will also find Murdostoun Castle (2.1 miles north-east) and Brandon Shopping Centre (2.9 miles west). Not far away are Allanton House lake and Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve.

Map of Wishaw © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £95. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear

The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.

Quotes from your photos

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

Questions from Wishaw

Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?

Often, if there’s access underneath. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.

How quickly can you book me in?

Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Do the materials smell?

A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.

How long does the repair take to cure?

Most baths can be used the day after. We’ll tell you the exact curing time when we finish.

Are you a vetted contractor?

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

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

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

Is a bath repair durable?

Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.

Can you redo an old repair?

Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.

Landlord and trade work in Wishaw

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.

We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.

Repairs by material

Composite and resin

Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.

Acrylic

An acrylic bath is a moulded sheet strengthened from below. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.

What happens on the day

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

  1. We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
  2. We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
  3. We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
  4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
  5. Once it has cured, generally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit
  • Open a window if you can

Getting a price

If you are in Wishaw and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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Advice

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