Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Burravoe, Shetland Islands
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Burravoe, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chipped rim or side
- Chips caused by builders
About our bath repair in Burravoe
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. Common call-outs are for hairline or through cracks in acrylic and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, across cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Burravoe (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone photos are fine. Make sure they show:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- 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, typically the following day.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
How to get a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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Questions from Burravoe
Can pets and children be at home?
Just keep them out of the work area. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
When can I have a bath again?
Most baths can be used the next day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Will the repair show?
We aim for a repair you can’t easily find. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
Can you match an avocado or pink bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Landlord and trade work in Burravoe
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Burravoe and the surrounding area
Burravoe is in the Shetland Islands. Customers in Burravoe get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Our technicians cover all 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the ZE2 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on Brough Road and Meadow Bank Road. Other places close to Burravoe include Aywick (4 miles north), Mossbank (5 miles south-west), Firth (6 miles south-west), Mid Yell (7 miles north) and Vidlin (9 miles south). If you are somewhere remote, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.
Local landmarks in Burravoe
In Burravoe, that means homes near St Colman's Episcopal Church and the streets around them. A little further out are The Old Haa (within half a mile south). Open spaces near Burravoe include Loch of Vatswick.
Signs you need bath repair in Burravoe
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Look out for any of the following:
- A chip where the taps sit
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Holes from dropped items
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How changes to the job are handled
- Aftercare advice
How to care for the repair
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Don’t leave a chip on a steel or cast iron bath. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
