Highland · Scotland
Bath Repair for Ackergillshore homes
Damaged bath in Ackergillshore? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Rusty patches near the plughole
How we handle bath repair in Ackergillshore
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. 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. We regularly repair whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic, and people most frequently call us about a cracked acrylic bath and scuffs and scratches in the surface.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll sort it.
- Where
- Ackergillshore (KW1)
- Region
- Highland
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the job takes a few hours, depending on the damage, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
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What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ackergillshore
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of damage
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear pictures are generally enough. Try to include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A photo taken from further back
- Where you are, by postcode
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
When to call us in Ackergillshore
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and building work is a common culprit. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Common reasons people in Ackergillshore contact us are:
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- A chip where the taps sit
Before booking anyone
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
More services for Ackergillshore
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One price list for the whole UK
- One visit for most repairs
- Work done at your home or business
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About Ackergillshore
Ackergillshore is about 17 miles south-east of Thurso, in Highland. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Ackergillshore is one of 253 places in Highland where we work.
Here we cover the KW1 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Reiss (2 miles west), Staxigoe (2 miles south-east), Wick (2 miles south), Haster (3 miles south-west) and Whiterow (3 miles south). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
What’s near Ackergillshore
Our customers here include homes close to Wick High School. The closest station to Ackergillshore is Wick station, about 2.1 miles south of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Castle Sinclair Girnigoe (1.3 miles east) and Wick Heritage Museum (2.3 miles south). The countryside around Ackergillshore includes Loch of Killimster.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.
Ackergillshore questions
Will I be able to see the 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.
Can you quote from photos?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will the repair last?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
