Highland · Scotland
Bath Repair for Cradlehall homes
Bath repair in and around Cradlehall: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
About our bath repair in Cradlehall
Whatever the damage, the aim is the same: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it sits flush with the rest of the bath. We are frequently asked to fix a kit repair that didn’t last and a cracked acrylic bath, across roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and whirlpool & spa baths.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Highland.
- Where
- Cradlehall (IV2)
- Region
- Highland
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what to send:
- A photo taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Where you are, by postcode
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cradlehall
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cradlehall use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, turning a quick repair into a bigger one.
Our work in Cradlehall
Cradlehall is about 3 miles east of Inverness, in Highland. Jobs in Cradlehall are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, and a technician at your door on the day. Cradlehall is one of 253 places in Highland where we work.
Our visits in IV2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Streets in the area include Barn Church Road, Kirk Brae and Loch Lann Avenue, all of which we cover. If you are just outside Cradlehall, we cover Culloden (1 mile north-east), Westhill (1 mile south-west), Viewhill (1 mile east), Balloch (1 mile north-east) and Millburn (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Inverness (3 miles west), Nairn (12 miles north-east), Merkinch (4 miles west), Dingwall (14 miles north-west), Hilton (3 miles south-west) and Alness (15 miles north). Cradlehall is among the bigger towns we cover in Highland. If you’re somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
Local landmarks in Cradlehall
Our customers here include homes close to Culloden Academy and Barn Church. For rail, the closest station is Inverness station, roughly 3 miles west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Raigmore Hospital (2 miles west) and Inverness Museum and Art Gallery (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Tomnahurich.
Cradlehall: your questions answered
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you cover Cradlehall?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Cradlehall from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Cradlehall. Prices do not change with location.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We review the photos and send a fixed quote.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
How long does the repair take to cure?
Typically the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Repair or replace: which is better?
People often assume a cracked or chipped bath has to come out. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cradlehall
- A fixed quote before booking
- No need to remove anything
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Colour-matched on site
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Also in Cradlehall
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to care for it.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
Common problems we fix in Cradlehall
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Contact us if you’ve noticed:
- Chips under the taps
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What your quote should include
- How soon you can use it again
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What happens if they find more damage
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
