Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath Repair in Baltasound
Damaged bath in Baltasound? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A hole punched through by something heavy
About our bath repair in Baltasound
We see every kind of bath damage: dropped-bottle chips, plughole rust, acrylic cracks and impact holes. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. If you are dealing with a hole punched through by something heavy and scratches you can feel with a fingernail, we can help.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Baltasound (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Remove it before the repair.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
For anyone letting property in or around Baltasound, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
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Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- How many areas need work
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They don’t rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Baltasound: your questions answered
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, and that includes Baltasound. Prices don’t change with location.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners in Baltasound.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically within a day, depending on the repair.
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We remove the old filler and start again. Tell us about it when you send pictures.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Baltasound and the surrounding area
Baltasound is in the Shetland Islands. Jobs in Baltasound are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 63 places in the Shetland Islands.
All of ZE2 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Setters Hill Estate, Curlew Avenue and Cormorant Way, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Baltasound, we cover Haroldswick (3 miles north-east), Clivocast (6 miles south), Cullivoe (6 miles south-west), Houbie (11 miles south) and Camb (12 miles south-west). Baltasound is among the bigger towns we cover in the Shetland Islands. Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Around Baltasound
Around Baltasound, we work in homes near Kirkhoull and Baltasound Junior High School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Unst Boat Haven (2.1 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Loch of Beiton and Muckle Heog.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes a few hours, depending on the damage.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Ensure the area is dry
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
How to get a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
Related advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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, a professional repair is worth it.
Why repair rather than replace?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and the bathroom stays as it is. If the entire surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Baltasound
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No need to remove anything
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
