Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath Repair in Bigton
Bath repair for Bigton, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Chips on the rim or sides
Bigton and nearby
Bigton is in the Shetland Islands. From the centre of Bigton to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Our repair technicians cover 63 places in the Shetland Islands.
Jobs in ZE2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. If you are just outside Bigton, we cover Levenwick (2 miles east), Hoswick (3 miles north-east), South Scousburgh (3 miles south), Sandwick (3 miles north-east) and Boddam (4 miles south). We also work in nearby towns such as Lerwick (13 miles north-east), Sound (13 miles north-east) and Scalloway (11 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.
What’s near Bigton
Around Bigton, we work in homes near St Ninian's Church And Gatepiers. The countryside around Bigton includes Loch of Vatsetter.
Bath repair in Bigton, done in place
You don’t 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. Typical jobs include rust by the waste and overflow and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, in acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Bigton as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Bigton (ZE2)
- Area hub
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Avoid bleach-based and gritty cleaners.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Bigton: your questions answered
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
What happens if you find more damage?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
What we are called out for in Bigton
A cracked acrylic bath usually wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex until it cracks.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Damage beneath the taps
- Chips caused by builders
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the colour is matched
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
More services for Bigton
Repairing versus replacing in Bigton
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Prices start from £95. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why book with us
- Colour-matched on site
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Fixed prices from your pictures
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
When we’d advise against a repair
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Wear across the whole surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
The process
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, including clearing up.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
How to get a price
Most clients in Bigton 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.
Related advice
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
