Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Brough, Shetland Islands
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Brough, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage beneath the taps
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Covering Brough
Brough is in the Shetland Islands. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our technicians cover 63 places across the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across ZE2. From Houll and Tripwell or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Tripwell (1 mile south-west), Hamister (1 mile south-west), Huxter (2 miles south), Symbister (2 miles south-west) and Sandwick (2 miles south-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Local landmarks in Brough
Around Brough, we work in homes near Whalsay Parish Church and the streets around them. Not far away are Setter Hill and Loch of Houll.
Bath repair in Brough, done in place
We see every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands with a one-year guarantee. If you’re dealing with snagging damage from a refit and chips on the rim or sides, we can help, on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel alike.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Brough (ZE2)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Brough
For anyone letting property in or around Brough, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in the Shetland Islands and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. It normally takes a morning or an afternoon.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or 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.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
Brough: your questions answered
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Are there extra charges for Brough?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Often, if there’s access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we work on in Brough
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Common problems we fix in Brough
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
Customers typically contact us about:
- A chipped rim or side
- Holes from dropped items
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Rust spots around the plughole
Before you book anyone
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How your room will be protected
- What aftercare is recommended
- When it can be used again
What else we do in Brough
Repairing versus replacing in Brough
A repair makes sense whenever the damage is localised. It costs far less than a new bath plus fitting, it’s done in one visit, and nothing else in the room changes. Prices start from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Brough. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Brough
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- A fixed quote before you book
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
Do not leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Brough. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
- How many items we do on one visit
- The colour and finish to match
We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from pictures
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
