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Bath chip & crack repair in Fearn, Highland

Bath repair in and around Fearn: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath repair in Fearn

About our bath repair in Fearn

We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath. Most baths can be used again the day after. Whether it’s hairline or through cracks in acrylic and a chipped rim or side, we can help, whatever the material.

The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.

Where
Fearn (IV20)
Area hub
Highland
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped, rust-stained bath around the plughole

Aftercare tips

Nothing complicated is needed:

  • Make sure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Store metal items away from the bath
  • Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby

Don’t leave razors, cans or hair grips in the bath, because they can mark the enamel. And fix dripping taps promptly.

If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.

Landlords, agents and businesses in Fearn

Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We will fit around changeovers where we can.

If you manage property in Fearn, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Composite and resin

Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

Should you replace it?

Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. A repair is one job, done in one visit. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why Fearn clients choose us

  • Work done at your home or business
  • Normally one visit, start to finish
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

Fearn and nearby

Fearn is about 13 miles north of Nairn, in Highland. From the centre of Fearn to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We work in 253 places in Highland.

We cover every part of the IV20 postcode area. If you are just outside Fearn, we cover Hill of Fearn (1 mile north-west), Loans of Tullich (1 mile south-east), Balintore (2 miles south-east), Shandwick (2 miles south-east) and Arabella (2 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Nairn (13 miles south), Tain (5 miles north-west), Alness (12 miles south-west), Dornoch (8 miles north), Invergordon (10 miles south-west) and Fortrose (15 miles south-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.

What’s near Fearn

Typical jobs here are in homes near Fearn. For rail, the closest station is Fearn station, roughly 1.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Milntown Castle (4.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Fearn include Loch Eye.

Map of Fearn © OpenStreetMap contributors

How we price bath repair

Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • How many areas need work
  • The material
  • Access to the area

A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Send photos for a quote

You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:

  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

For a price in Fearn, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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.

FAQs for Fearn

Is it messy?

Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.

Do you work in Fearn?

Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Fearn from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

What does bath repair cost?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.

Can you price it without visiting?

In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

Is a bath repair durable?

A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Do you charge for travel?

Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.

The process

Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a few hours. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. We clean, key and degrease the damage.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings

Ask for a price

You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

When to call us in Fearn

Damage during fitting is very common. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.

Contact us if you’ve noticed:

  • Chips caused by builders
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • A chipped rim or side
  • Damage beneath the taps

Before you book anyone

  • How long it needs to cure
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Whether the price covers travel

10 questions to ask before you book

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