Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Repair in Grimbister
Fixed-price bath repair in Grimbister and the surrounding area, typically in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
How we handle bath repair in Grimbister
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We’re often asked to fix cracks in an acrylic bath and a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting, in whirlpool & spa baths, pressed steel enamel and acrylic.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Location
- Grimbister (KW15)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details.
If you manage property in Grimbister, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
When to call us in Grimbister
Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Look out for these signs:
- Chips caused by builders
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage beneath the taps
Before you book anyone
- Whether the price covers travel
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Aftercare advice
- How changes to the job are handled
When a repair is not the answer
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and replacing like for like isn’t cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Why Grimbister customers choose us
- Colour-matched on site
- Work done at your home or business
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Also in Grimbister
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
- How many areas need work
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. 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
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- One picture of the whole bath
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
If you’re in Grimbister and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Covering Grimbister
Grimbister is about 5 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Across the KW15 area, we come to you. Our repair technicians cover 51 places across the Orkney Islands.
Postcode districts we cover here: KW15. If you’re just outside Grimbister, we cover Finstown (1 mile north-west), Heddle (1 mile west), Germiston (2 miles south-west), Kirbister (4 miles south) and Norseman (4 miles north). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Landmarks near Grimbister
Around Grimbister, we work in homes near Finstown. A little further out are Balfour Hospital (4.9 miles east) and Kirkwall Castle (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Grimbister include Loch of Wasdale and Hill of Heddle.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, generally by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
How to prepare
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
Grimbister questions
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
Will the repair last?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Do you work in Grimbister?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Grimbister for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
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.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
