Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Repair in Lyness
Bath repair in Lyness without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Bath repair in Lyness, done in place
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We work on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and acrylic, and the jobs we see most are scuffs and scratches in the surface and a hole punched through by something heavy.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Lyness (KW16)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we look at:
- The material
- Access to the area
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your photos
Before you send pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- A photo taken from further back
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Something in shot to show the size
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Covering Lyness
Lyness is about 13 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. We cover 51 places across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Jobs in KW16 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find Lyness on the B9048, so it’s easy for us to reach. Other places close to Lyness include Longhope (2 miles south), Midland (6 miles north), Hoy (7 miles north-west), Orphir (7 miles north) and Clestrain (7 miles north). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Around Lyness
Around Lyness, we work in homes near Hoy and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Scapa Flow Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Open spaces near Lyness include Binga Fea and Loch of Greenhill.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. There’s no rust, but cracks, holes and scratches happen, and cracks need support from behind to stay fixed.
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Repair or replace in Lyness?
Replacing a bath rarely stops at the bath: the tiles sitting on the rim tend to break, a new panel is often needed, and the plumbing has to be disconnected and refitted. A repair skips all of it. Our bath repair starts from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Lyness. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why book with us
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Everything repaired in place
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
FAQs for Lyness
How invisible is a bath repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath, and we will tell you what to expect.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, very frequently. The rust is cut back to clean metal and sealed before we fill and finish it.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Can you repair a chip on a coloured bath?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Lyness
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Roll-top & freestanding
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Put a towel in the bath if you are working above it
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine, avoiding abrasives.
Tape over a fresh chip or crack until it’s repaired, to keep water out. Take it off before we arrive.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes two to three hours for most chips. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- 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 build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, typically by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote.
Related advice
Other services in Lyness
For landlords and businesses
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
