Highland · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Kilmuir, Highland
Bath repair in Kilmuir without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then book a visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
Bath repair in Kilmuir, done in place
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the day after. If you are dealing with a chipped rim or side and rusty patches near the plughole, we can generally put it right, on cast iron enamel, roll-top & freestanding and acrylic alike.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Kilmuir as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Kilmuir (IV18)
- County
- Highland
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- Details of any past repairs
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Kilmuir, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
What we cannot put right
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Kilmuir
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
Why repair rather than replace?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. Repairing it leaves it where it is. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Kilmuir
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colour-matched on site
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Covering Kilmuir
Kilmuir is about 13 miles north-west of Nairn, in Highland. Anywhere in IV18, a technician comes to you. We work in 253 places in Highland, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of IV18 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Kilmuir, we cover Milton (1 mile north-east), Barbaraville (1 mile south-west), Kildary (1 mile north-east), Nigg (3 miles east) and Pitcalnie (3 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Nairn (13 miles south-east), Tain (5 miles north), Alness (7 miles south-west), Dornoch (10 miles north), Invergordon (4 miles south-west) and Fortrose (11 miles south). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Around Kilmuir
Typical jobs here are in homes near Parish Church and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Invergordon station, roughly 4.4 miles south-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find County Community Hospital (3.4 miles south-west) and Milntown Castle (0.9 miles east).
Also in Kilmuir
Signs you need bath repair in Kilmuir
Rust tends to begin where water collects, around the waste, under the taps or in an old chip. Water on bare metal causes rust that creeps under the surrounding enamel.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A cracked acrylic bath
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What to look for in a quote
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
- Who turns up on the day
- Aftercare advice
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How the visit works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a few hours. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- 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.
- We leave it to cure; you can normally use the bath the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Common questions in Kilmuir
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Is a bath repair permanent?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It carries our one-year guarantee.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Usually, yes, if we can reach behind it. The hole is backed, filled and refinished to match.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
