Highland · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Dingwall, Highland
Bath repair in Dingwall without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your pictures, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips under the taps
- Chips along the edge of the bath
How we handle bath repair in Dingwall
Bath repair is our most common job. Chips on the rim, rust around the waste and cracks in acrylic are all repaired in place, normally in one visit. We are often asked to fix rust by the waste and overflow and a chipped rim or side, on whirlpool & spa baths, 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
- Dingwall (IV15)
- County
- Highland
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath repair in Dingwall
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Once water reaches the steel or iron, rust spreads under the enamel.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A chip where the taps sit
- Impact holes in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- How changes to the job are handled
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
About Dingwall
Dingwall is about 12 miles north-west of Inverness, in Highland. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover all 253 towns and villages across Highland.
We work across the IV15 postcode area and the streets around it. Local streets include Dewar Square, High Street and Brown Square. Main roads around Dingwall include the A834 and A862, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include Maryburgh (2 miles south), Conon Bridge (3 miles south), Blairninich (3 miles west), Easter Kinkell (3 miles south-east) and Culbokie (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Inverness (12 miles south-east), Cradlehall (14 miles south-east), Merkinch (11 miles south-east), Hilton (13 miles south-east), Alness (9 miles north-east) and Invergordon (11 miles north-east). Dingwall is one of the larger places we cover in Highland. For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Local landmarks in Dingwall
Typical jobs here are in homes near The Mallard pub, St Lawrence's Church and Dingwall Academy. For rail, the closest station is Dingwall station, roughly 0.6 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Dingwall Museum (under half a mile south) and Dingwall Castle (within half a mile south-east). The countryside around Dingwall includes Loch Ussie and Tollie Red Kites RSPB Reserve.
Can I fix it myself?
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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
The process
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes two to three hours for most chips, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, generally the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Getting a price
Most customers in Dingwall get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Why repair rather than replace?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Normally it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
What you get with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- No extra charge for your area
- Normally one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Looking after it afterwards
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Rinse it down after each bath
A repaired bath needs no special treatment. Skip bleach and gritty creams.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so early repair keeps the cost down.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
When a repair is not the answer
We will not take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Your questions about bath repair in Dingwall
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Do you cover the entire of Highland?
Everywhere in the UK, Dingwall included. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
Normally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you come to Dingwall?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Dingwall from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
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