Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Repair in Grimeston
Damaged bath in Grimeston? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair in Grimeston without replacing anything
We have repaired just about every kind of bath damage: chips from dropped bottles, rust round the plughole, cracks in acrylic and holes from falling tools. All of it is repaired where the bath stands. Our technicians work on roll-top & freestanding, pressed steel enamel and acrylic, and common reasons people contact us are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and chips caused by builders.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Grimeston as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Grimeston (KW17)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Do not leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs. Avoid scourers and gritty cream cleaners.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
What else we do in Grimeston
When to call us in Grimeston
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
It’s worth getting a quote if you see:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
Comparing quotes
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether the price covers travel
What a repair can’t fix
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Grimeston
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Your questions about bath repair in Grimeston
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We’re happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Which areas do you work in?
All of the Orkney Islands, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes two to three hours for most chips. If anything looks different from your photos, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the following day.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
If you’re in Grimeston and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Related advice
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath brings a chain of other jobs: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, the panel may not fit the new one, and a plumber has to disconnect and reconnect everything. A repair skips all of it. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Grimeston
- Colour-matched on site
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Typically one visit, start to finish
- Work done at your home or business
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Landlord and trade work in Grimeston
If you manage property in Grimeston, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Our work in Grimeston
Grimeston is about 9 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there is no waiting around. We cover all 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands.
Postcode districts we cover here: KW17. Nearby, we also work in Bimbister (1 mile north-east), Harray (2 miles north), Stenness (2 miles south), Wasbister (2 miles west) and Russland (2 miles north). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Around Grimeston
In Grimeston, that means homes near Grimeston. A little further out are Corrigall Farm Museum (3 miles north). Open spaces near Grimeston include Hill of Heddle and Loch of Harray.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
