Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Bath and surface repairs in DG11
Based in DG11? Our technicians cover Lockerbie, Lochmaben and Ecclefechan and every street in between, repairing in place.
Towns and villages in DG11
- Lockerbie
- Lochmaben
- Ecclefechan
- Eaglesfield
- Hightae
- Johnstonebridge
- Kirkpatrick-Fleming
- Templand
- Halleaths
- Corrie Common
- Middlebie
- Dogslacks
- Newton Wamphray
What we do in DG11
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Tile repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Sink & basin repair
- All services
Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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How bath repair works in DG11
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all repaired in place, typically in a single visit. We are often asked to fix holes from dropped items and damage beneath the taps, on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and acrylic.
We turn up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, 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 following day.
Cost
Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- No need to remove anything
- We leave the room as we found it
- A fixed quote before booking
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
How to get a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
What’s near Lockerbie
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Library and Lockerbie Academy. Lockerbie has its own railway station: Lockerbie station. Further afield, we also cover the area around Lochmaben Castle (2.9 miles west) and Lochmaben Hospital (3.9 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Castle Loch.
Landlord and trade work in DG11
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
How the damage happens
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.
The things clients usually mention when they call include:
- Holes from dropped items
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips under the taps
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Do not leave a fresh chip for long
There’s nothing special to do after a repair, beyond gentle cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for DG11. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- The material, if you know it
- A picture taken from further back
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Questions from DG11
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Dumfries and Galloway.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
