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Bath Repair for Embo homes
Bath repair in and around Embo: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Rust by the waste and overflow
Keeping it looking good
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
Bath repair in Embo, done in place
Most bath damage, from chips and cracks to rust spots and holes, can be repaired with the bath left exactly where it is. Nothing is unplumbed, the tiles aren’t touched, and the repaired area is colour matched so it blends in. If you’re dealing with hairline or through cracks in acrylic and rusty patches near the plughole, we can help, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Embo (IV25)
- County
- Highland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a morning or an afternoon, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Towns and villages near Embo
Other services in Embo
Embo and the surrounding area
Embo is about 23 miles north of Nairn, in Highland. Our technicians come to clients in Embo and the surrounding area, so nothing has to leave your home. Our repair technicians cover 253 places across Highland, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in IV25 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Hall Street, Terrace Street and Front Street or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Hilton (1 mile south-west), Skelbo Muir (2 miles north-west), Littleferry (2 miles north), Dornoch (2 miles south-west) and Camore (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Tain (7 miles south), Brora (9 miles north-east) and Balintore (11 miles south). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
What’s near Embo
In Embo, that means homes near Pilgudy Holiday Park and Dornoch Academy. For rail, the closest station is Golspie station, about 4.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Historylinks Museum (2.4 miles south-west) and Skelbo Castle (2.1 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Loch Fleet National Nature Reserve and Loch Tarbhaidh.
Common questions in Embo
Are you accredited?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a glossy bath, you will struggle to find it. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
When to call us in Embo
Rust generally starts where water sits, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Look out for these signs:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Holes from dropped items
- Rusty patches near the plughole
Before booking anyone
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What preparation is included
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- Aftercare advice
What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
For landlords and businesses
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Embo as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Repairing versus replacing in Embo
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: tiles along the rim generally crack when it comes out, the panel may not fit the new one, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Prices start from £95. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One price list for the entire UK
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 usually cheaper.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and often freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
