Highland · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Dunnet, Highland
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Dunnet, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair at your home in Dunnet
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. If you are dealing with impact holes in acrylic and cracks in an acrylic bath, we can help, whatever the material.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Dunnet (KW14)
- Region
- Highland
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- 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, typically the next day.
How to prepare
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Repair or replace in Dunnet?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Our bath repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it.
What you get with us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Dunnet and nearby
Dunnet is about 7 miles east of Thurso, in Highland. Whether you’re in the middle of Dunnet or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 253 places across Highland, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in KW14 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Brough (2 miles north), Castletown (3 miles south-west), Scarfskerry (3 miles north-east), Rattar (3 miles north-east) and Murkle (4 miles south-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Near you in Dunnet
Typical jobs here are in homes near Dunnet Church and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Westside Croft (0.5 miles north-west) and Castle of Mey (4.5 miles east). Not far away are St John's Loch.
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we can’t get to from below
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before running a bath. After that, gentle cleaning keeps it looking good.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
Common problems we fix in Dunnet
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. We repair snagging damage like this regularly.
Customers typically contact us about:
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Chips caused by builders
- A chip where the taps sit
- Rust spots around the plughole
Questions to ask before you book
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price covers travel
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
Nearby places to Dunnet
What else we do in Dunnet
Common questions in Dunnet
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes. We remove the rust and loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the entire UK, including Dunnet and the rest of Highland. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll offer you dates.
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we’ll tell you what to expect.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Dunnet. What changes the price is:
- The colour and finish to match
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your photos
You can normally get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Send us a picture of the damage and one of the whole item, with your KW14 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
