Highland · Scotland
Bath Repair in Janetstown
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths at your home in Janetstown, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Rust spots around the plughole
Bath repair at your home in Janetstown
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. A repair stops both. If you’re dealing with a cracked acrylic bath and impact holes in acrylic, we can help, on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and roll-top & freestanding alike.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Janetstown (KW14)
- County
- Highland
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need bath repair in Janetstown?
Rust tends to begin where water collects, by the plughole, beneath dripping taps or in an unrepaired chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Damage beneath the taps
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if they find more damage
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price covers travel
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Acrylic
Janetstown: your questions answered
Do I have to be there?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
What happens if you find more damage?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Take off the bath panel and check, or send us a picture.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Janetstown?
Prices start from £95. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Other services in Janetstown
Should I try a DIY kit first?
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Every use opens the crack a little more, and water can get through to the floor below.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. It normally takes two to three hours for most chips.
- First, we check the damage against your pictures and agree the plan.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Ask for a price
Upload a photo of the damage and one of the entire item, with your KW14 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Related advice
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Highland and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Where we work around Janetstown
Janetstown is about 3 miles south-west of Thurso, in Highland. Wherever you are in the KW14 postcode area, we come to you. We work in 253 places in Highland.
Every address in KW14 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we cover Glengolly (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-west), Thurso (3 miles north-east), Scrabster (3 miles north) and Forss (3 miles north-west). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Local landmarks in Janetstown
Typical jobs here are in homes near Thurso High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Thurso station, about 2.4 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Dunbar Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Thurso Heritage Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve and Loch Calder.
Should you replace it?
Cast iron baths in particular are worth repairing: they’re very heavy to remove, especially upstairs, and a like-for-like replacement can be expensive. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Janetstown
- A fixed quote before you book
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No need to remove anything
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
