Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Repair for Heddle homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Heddle, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
Bath repair in Heddle without replacing anything
A damaged bath does not have to mean a new bathroom. Our repair technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site. Whether it’s rust by the waste and overflow and chips along the edge of the bath, we can generally put it right.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Heddle (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Heddle. The price reflects:
- Access to the area
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- What kind of damage it is
- The size and number of damaged areas
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Make sure they show:
- Where you are, by postcode
- One picture of the whole bath
- Natural light rather than flash
- The material, if you know it
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
What we do, step by step
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take a few hours, depending on the damage.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
What we are called out for in Heddle
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Rust spots around the plughole
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips caused by builders
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- How your room will be protected
- Who will actually do the work
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
What a repair can’t fix
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Heddle use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Other services in Heddle
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 generally cheaper.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
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 early repair keeps the cost down.
Common questions in Heddle
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s often cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
What areas do you cover?
All of the Orkney Islands, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: 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. 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 will give you the exact figure.
Why Heddle customers choose us
- Colour-matched on site
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Take a look at our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Heddle and nearby
Heddle is about 6 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We travel to clients in Heddle, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Heddle is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands we cover.
We cover every part of KW17 and the streets around it. Close by, we cover Finstown (1 mile north-east), Grimbister (1 mile east), Germiston (1 mile south-west), Grimeston (3 miles north-west) and Bimbister (3 miles north-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Local landmarks in Heddle
We visit homes around Finstown and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Balfour Hospital (5.9 miles east). For a walk, there’s Loch of Wasdale and Hill of Heddle.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
