Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Brae, Shetland Islands
Problem with your bath in Brae? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Brae: your questions answered
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
When can you do it?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send pictures with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
How we handle bath repair in Brae
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. Each is repaired in place with a one-year guarantee. If you are dealing with a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and snagging damage from a refit, we can usually put it right, on whirlpool & spa baths, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Where
- Brae (ZE2)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Landlord and trade work in Brae
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Do you need bath repair in Brae?
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
Common reasons people in Brae contact us include:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Snagging damage from a refit
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether they match the colour on site
What happens on the day
There’s not much you need to do on the day. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we will get on with it. The job generally runs to a few hours, tidy-up included.
- First, we check the damage against your photos and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- 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
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
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 bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Covering Brae
Brae is in the Shetland Islands. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We cover 63 places in the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in ZE2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Runafirth, Ladieside and Hevdaland, and we cover them all. Neighbouring places we cover include Sullom (3 miles north), Scatsta (3 miles north-east), Voe (4 miles south-east), Firth (6 miles north-east) and Hogaland (7 miles north). Brae is one of the larger places we cover in the Shetland Islands. For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Near you in Brae
Open spaces near Brae include Houlls Water.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We look at:
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Access to the area
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Any details about the material
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- A photo taken from further back
For a price in Brae, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Other services in Brae
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim usually crack when it comes out, a new panel is frequently needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Brae
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
