Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath Repair for Cunningsburgh homes
Problem with your bath in Cunningsburgh? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Bath repair in Cunningsburgh without replacing anything
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the day after. You won’t need a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. We work on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and chips under the taps.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Cunningsburgh (ZE2)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in Cunningsburgh
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, very often. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
How long before I can use the bath?
Normally the day after. We confirm the time before we leave.
What happens if you find more damage?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What the surface is made of
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Cunningsburgh. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Covering Cunningsburgh
Cunningsburgh is in the Shetland Islands. Across the ZE2 area, a technician comes to you. We cover all 63 towns and villages across the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in ZE2 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Streets in the area include St Clair Road, Laxdale Road and Pundsta Place, and we cover them all. We also travel to Bremirehoull (1 mile south), Aithsetter (1 mile east), Mail (1 mile south), Sandwick (4 miles south) and Hoswick (4 miles south). Larger places within reach include Lerwick (7 miles north), Sound (7 miles north) and Scalloway (6 miles north). Being one of the Shetland Islands’s larger places, Cunningsburgh is somewhere we visit frequently. Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Local landmarks in Cunningsburgh
Our customers here include homes close to Flanderstown, among other places. Not far away are Loch of Fladdabister.
What we cannot put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, as they can leave rust marks. And fix dripping taps promptly.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
Common problems we fix in Cunningsburgh
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Most people contact us after spotting one of these:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Questions to ask before booking
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Also near Cunningsburgh
What else we do in Cunningsburgh
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. On site, it takes a morning or an afternoon for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- 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.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
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Repairs by material
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 repair chips early.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Repair or replace in Cunningsburgh?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Cunningsburgh
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
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