Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath Repair for Melby homes
Bath repair in and around Melby: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
How we handle bath repair in Melby
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the following day. We work on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and pressed steel enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are a hole punched through by something heavy and an old repair that has yellowed or come loose.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Where
- Melby (ZE2)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What happens on the day
We work cleanly and quietly. We protect the area first, then the work takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Advice
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff:
- Don’t scrub with anything abrasive
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Check that an acrylic bath does not move when you stand in it
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, because they can mark the enamel. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
A small chip is a quick job. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so early repair saves time and money.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
More services for Melby
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it doesn’t: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Prices start from £95. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Melby. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Melby
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before booking
See our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What we are called out for in Melby
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that aren’t adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move.
People typically call us when they notice something like this:
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- Rust spots around the plughole
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
What your quote should include
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How long it needs to cure
Honest limits
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- Leaking fittings, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Melby
- Pressed steel enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Melby and the surrounding area
Melby is in the Shetland Islands. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 63 places across the Shetland Islands.
Our technicians cover all of the ZE2 postcode area and the streets around it. Neighbouring places we cover include Sandness (1 mile south-east), Walls (6 miles south-east), Aith (10 miles east), Easter Skeld (11 miles south-east) and Brae (12 miles north-east). If you’re somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
Landmarks near Melby
Our clients here include homes close to St Margaret's Kirk and Graveyard and the streets around them. Green spaces nearby include Loch of Norby.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Melby use us as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Common questions in Melby
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.
Will the repair show?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your ZE2 postcode.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
What about rust by the waste?
Yes. We take out the rust and any loose enamel, fill the area, then colour-match the finish.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
