Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath Repair for Yarrowford homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Yarrowford, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Chips on the rim or sides
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a few hours. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Related advice
Bath repair in Yarrowford without replacing anything
Most of our bath repairs take a few hours, and you can generally bathe again the day after. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and people most frequently call us about impact holes in acrylic and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Scottish Borders.
- Area
- Yarrowford (TD7)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
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What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Should you replace it?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Yarrowford
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Everything repaired in place
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There is no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Your questions about bath repair in Yarrowford
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.
What happens after I send pictures?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Do you cover the whole of the Scottish Borders?
Everywhere in the UK, Yarrowford included. Travel is included in the price.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
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.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Covering Yarrowford
Yarrowford is about 7 miles south-west of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Yarrowford is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders where we work. We work right across the region, from Yarrowford to Edinburgh (about 28 miles away).
Our visits in TD7 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also travel to Broadmeadows (1 mile north-east), Peel (3 miles north-east), Ashiestiel (3 miles north-east), Ettrickbridge (4 miles south) and Caddonfoot (4 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (7 miles north-east), Hawick (11 miles south-east), Peebles (12 miles north-west), Wilton (11 miles south-east), Innerleithen (6 miles north-west) and Melrose (9 miles east).
Landmarks near Yarrowford
A little further out are Peel Hill (4.1 miles east). The countryside around Yarrowford includes Haining Loch and Ashiesteel Hill.
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How many items we do on one visit
- Access to the area
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Do you need bath repair in Yarrowford?
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water sits around them, and any chip there soon rusts.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Chips under the taps
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Impact holes in acrylic
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- If travel is included in the price
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
