Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Houbie, Shetland Islands
Problem with your bath in Houbie? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Snagging damage from a refit
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Bath repair at your home in Houbie
A damaged bath doesn’t have to mean a new bathroom. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. Typical jobs include rust spots around the plughole and a hole punched through by something heavy, in pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- Houbie (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A small chip is a quick job. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A steel bath rusted through
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Signs you need bath repair in Houbie
A cracked acrylic bath normally wasn’t supported properly. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the bath move.
Look out for these signs:
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
- Snagging damage from a refit
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
What your quote should include
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Who turns up on the day
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Houbie as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
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. Repairing the damage avoids all of that. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Houbie
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- The size and number of damaged areas
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Getting a price from photos
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Your questions about bath repair in Houbie
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this often. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Do you cover the whole of the Shetland Islands?
All of the Shetland Islands, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Typically, yes, if we can reach behind it. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Houbie?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
About Houbie
Houbie is in the Shetland Islands. From the centre of Houbie to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Houbie is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands we cover.
All of ZE2 is covered. Close by, we cover Clivocast (6 miles north), Aywick (6 miles south-west), Mid Yell (7 miles west), Camb (7 miles west) and Burravoe (9 miles south-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Landmarks near Houbie
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Fetlar Primary School and Fetlar Church, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Fetlar Interpretive Centre (less than half a mile south-east). Open spaces near Houbie include Vord Hill and Skutes Water.
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 generally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
How to get a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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