Orkney Islands · Scotland

Bath Repair for Finstown homes

We travel to Finstown for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Cracks in an acrylic bath
  • Chips caused by builders
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath repair for Finstown homes

How we handle bath repair in Finstown

We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the day after. Typical jobs include chips caused by builders and a hole punched through by something heavy, in pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.

Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.

Area
Finstown (KW17)
Region
Orkney Islands
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quotes
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Bath enamel chip by the waste, filled and colour matched (before and after)

What we’re called out for in Finstown

Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • Chips under the taps
  • Chips on the rim or sides
  • Deep scratches in acrylic
  • A hole punched through by something heavy

Before booking anyone

  • When it can be used again
  • What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • How the room is protected while they work

Our hiring checklist

Finstown questions

Do the materials smell?

There can be some smell while we work, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.

Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?

Generally, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.

Can you price it without visiting?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Can you match an avocado or pink bath?

Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including older coloured suites.

What areas do you cover?

The entire UK, including all of the Orkney Islands. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.

Can rust on a bath be repaired?

Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, seal and fill the area, then colour-match the finish.

What affects the price in Finstown

Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Finstown. What changes the price is:

  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • The material
  • The type of damage

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

Two or three clear photos are normally enough. Try to include:

  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A photo taken from further back
  • Where you are, by postcode
  • Something in shot to show the size

For a price in Finstown, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Repair or replace in Finstown?

Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Why book with us

  • Rooms protected and left tidy
  • A fixed quote before booking
  • We come to you, anywhere in the UK
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

How to care for the repair

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:

  • Rinse it down after each bath
  • Do not scrub with anything abrasive
  • Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
  • Clean with warm water and a mild detergent

Look after the repair the same way as the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.

If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and it can start to leak underneath.

Landlord and trade work in Finstown

Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.

Repairs by material

Pressed steel

Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so repair chips early.

Composite and resin

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

DIY kit or professional repair?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.

Finstown and the surrounding area

Finstown is about 6 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Our repair technicians come to clients in Finstown and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. We cover all 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.

All of KW17 is covered. From Grimond Square, Fletts Corner and Seafield or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. You will find Finstown on the A965, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Finstown include Heddle (1 mile south-west), Grimbister (1 mile south-east), Germiston (2 miles south-west), Bimbister (3 miles north-west) and Grimeston (3 miles west). As one of the bigger places in the Orkney Islands, Finstown is somewhere we visit often. Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.

What’s near Finstown

Our customers here include homes close to Finstown and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Balfour Hospital (5.7 miles east). Not far away are Loch of Wasdale and Hill of Heddle.

Map of Finstown © OpenStreetMap contributors

How the visit works

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area

Ask for a price

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.

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