Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Balfour, Orkney Islands
We travel to Balfour for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Chips under the taps
Bath repair in Balfour, done in place
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We’re frequently asked to fix a chip where the taps sit and scuffs and scratches in the surface, in cast iron enamel, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Orkney Islands.
- Area
- Balfour (KW17)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Balfour: your questions answered
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Will the repair show?
On a glossy bath, you’ll struggle to find it. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Balfour?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Often, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What happens after I send pictures?
We review the pictures and send a fixed quote.
What we are called out for in Balfour
Heavy toiletries are the biggest single cause of chips, with dropped shower heads close behind. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Holes from dropped items
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Before booking anyone
- When it can be used again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What aftercare is recommended
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
When we would advise against a repair
We would rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 usually the cheaper route.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
Where we work around Balfour
Balfour is about 4 miles north-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We travel to homes and businesses in Balfour and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Our repair technicians cover all 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in KW17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Balfour: Kirkwall (4 miles south-west), Gorseness (5 miles north-west), Blackhill (5 miles south-west), Tankerness (6 miles south-east) and Isbister (6 miles west). If you are somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Around Balfour
Other landmarks nearby include Langskaill House (4.2 miles north-west) and Balfour Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Loch of Westhill and Ward of Gairsay.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Store metal items away from the bath
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
What affects the price in Balfour
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Balfour. The price reflects:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The type of damage
- The size and number of damaged areas
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your pictures
You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Most clients in Balfour get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
How it works
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- Once it has cured, generally by the next day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Balfour, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
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