Na h-Eileanan Siar · Scotland

Bath Repair in Lionel

Local bath repair for Lionel: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Scuffs and scratches in the surface
  • A cracked acrylic bath
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath repair in Lionel

Bath repair in Lionel without replacing anything

You do not need a new bath because of a chip. Our technicians fill, shape and refinish the damage, with the colour mixed on site so the repair is hard to spot. If you are dealing with holes from dropped items and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose, we can help, whatever the material.

You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.

Area
Lionel (HS2)
Region
Na h-Eileanan Siar
Guarantee
A year, on every repair
Price
From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Acrylic bath corner rebuilt by Surface Doctor, before and after

What your bath is made of matters

Cast iron

Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, which makes it well worth repairing.

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.

Can I fix it myself?

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.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Questions from Lionel

What happens after I send pictures?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.

Do you cover Lionel?

Yes. We cover the whole UK and come to Lionel. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Is it OK to have pets in the house?

We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.

Are you accredited?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?

Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.

Do you repair coloured baths?

Yes. The colour is mixed on site to suit your bath, including pastel and older colours.

Do you cover the whole of Na h-Eileanan Siar?

We cover the entire UK, including Lionel and the rest of Na h-Eileanan Siar. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will offer you dates.

Looking after it afterwards

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:

  • Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
  • Do not leave a fresh chip for long
  • Put a towel in the bath if you’re working above it
  • Rinse it down after each bath

A repaired bath needs no special treatment, just sensible cleaning. Skip bleach and gritty creams and give it a rinse after each bath.

Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.

Repair or replace: which is better?

Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. A repair fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Our bath repair starts from £95. 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. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

What you get with us

  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
  • No need to remove anything

Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.

When to call us in Lionel

Baths take more knocks than people expect: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

  • Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
  • Rust spots around the plughole
  • Impact holes in acrylic
  • Scratches you can feel with a fingernail

What your quote should include

  • Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
  • When it can be used again
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long

10 questions to ask before booking

What affects the price in Lionel

Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • The material and finish
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • How many items we do on one visit

Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.

Quotes from your pictures

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • Any details about the material
  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job the same day in most cases.

Honest limits

In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:

  • A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
  • A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
  • Metal that has corroded all the way through

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Cast iron enamel
  • Whirlpool & spa baths
  • Roll-top & freestanding
  • Pressed steel enamel
  • Acrylic

Lionel and nearby

Lionel is about 20 miles north of Stornoway, in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Wherever you are in the HS2 postcode area, we come to you. Lionel is one of 87 towns and villages in Na h-Eileanan Siar we cover.

Jobs in HS2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Nearby, we also work in Lìonal (1 mile north-west), Coig Peighinnean (1 mile north), Nis (1 mile south-west), Ness (1 mile south) and Sgiogarstaigh (1 mile south-east). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.

Around Lionel

We visit homes around Lionel School and Lewis and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Ness Heritage Centre (0.6 miles south-west).

Map of Lionel © OpenStreetMap contributors

The process

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.

  1. We protect the bath and the floor around it.
  2. The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
  3. We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
  4. We match both the colour and the shine.
  5. We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, normally the day after.

How to prepare

  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Getting a price

A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Send pictures for a quote

Advice

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