Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Bath repair for Kirkwall, without a refit. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
What a repair cannot fix
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Water coming from the waste or taps rather than the bath
- A steel bath rusted through
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
Bath repair at your home in Kirkwall
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, while cracks in acrylic grow each time the bath moves. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Whether it’s deep scratches in acrylic and chips on the rim or sides, we can help, whatever the material.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Area
- Kirkwall (KW15)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, depending on the damage.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- Once it has cured, usually by the following day, the bath is ready to use.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Related advice
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple:
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Until we visit, a strip of waterproof tape over the damage helps, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Kirkwall
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.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
Signs you need bath repair in Kirkwall
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- Chips under the taps
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- A chipped rim or side
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price covers travel
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long it needs to cure
Kirkwall questions
Can you redo an old repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
What does bath repair cost?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Do you come to Kirkwall?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Kirkwall for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Is a bath repair durable?
Yes, if it’s prepared properly and the bath is sound. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
Also near Kirkwall
Other services in Kirkwall
Covering Kirkwall
Kirkwall is in the Orkney Islands. Clients in Kirkwall get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Kirkwall is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Every address in KW15 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Main Street, Sommerville Square and High Street, all of which we cover. Being close to the A960 and A961, Kirkwall is simple for us to get to. Neighbouring places we cover include Blackhill (1 mile west), Greenigoe (3 miles south-west), Balfour (4 miles north-east), Tankerness (4 miles east) and Toab (5 miles south-east). Being one of the Orkney Islands’s larger places, Kirkwall sees plenty of our work. Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in Kirkwall
Around Kirkwall, we work in homes near Orkney Library and Archive, Kirkwall Grammar School and Paterson Church, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Balfour Hospital (0.5 miles south-west) and Bishop's Palace (less than half a mile south-west). Not far away are Gallow Ha' and Loomi Shun.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
