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Bath chip & crack repair in Contin, Highland
Bath repair in and around Contin: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Chips under the taps
About our bath repair in Contin
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a repair that is smooth, sound and hard to spot. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. If you are dealing with cracks in an acrylic bath and scuffs and scratches in the surface, we can help, on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and whirlpool & spa baths alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Contin (IV14)
- Region
- Highland
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
What we can’t put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
What happens on the day
On the day, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the following day.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Getting a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Questions from Contin
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally by the following day, though it depends on what we’ve done.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Do you cover the entire of Highland?
All of Highland, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Towns and villages near Contin
What else we do in Contin
Repairing versus replacing in Contin
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim typically crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Our bath repair starts from £95. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- One price list for the whole UK
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Signs you need bath repair in Contin
Glass and heavy bottles cause more chips than anything else, closely followed by shower heads. Taps and wastes cause problems too: water collects there, so chips nearby rust quickly.
The things clients typically mention when they call include:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips on the rim or sides
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Before you book anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if they find more damage
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- How to look after the finish
About Contin
Contin (Gaelic: Cunndainn) is about 15 miles north-west of Inverness, in Highland. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Contin is one of 253 places in Highland where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: IV14. From Woodland Park and Craigdarroch Drive or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Strathpeffer (1 mile east), Marybank (3 miles south-east), Blairninich (3 miles north-east), Garve (5 miles north-west) and Maryburgh (5 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Inverness (15 miles south-east), Merkinch (14 miles south-east), Dingwall (6 miles east), Alness (15 miles north-east), Crown (15 miles south-east) and Millburn (15 miles south-east). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.
Landmarks near Contin
Around Contin, we work in homes near Contin Church Of Scotland Parish Church, among other places. The closest station to Contin is Garve station, about 4.7 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Highland Museum of Childhood (1.8 miles north-east) and Brahan Castle (3.7 miles south-east). Not far away are Loch na Crann and Tollie Red Kites RSPB Reserve.
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Contin use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
