Highland · Scotland
Bath Repair for Melvich homes
Our repair technicians come to Melvich for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- A cracked acrylic bath
About our bath repair in Melvich
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. The method changes with the material: metal baths need any rust dealt with first, and acrylic cracks need support from behind. Typical jobs include holes from dropped items and snagging damage from a refit, on whirlpool & spa baths, cast iron enamel and acrylic.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Highland.
- Area
- Melvich (KW14)
- Area hub
- Highland
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- The type of damage
- What the surface is made of
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone pictures are fine, there is no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any details about the material
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Melvich, and we will reply with a fixed price.
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we’re doing. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow a morning or an afternoon, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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Melvich questions
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed price. You’re under no obligation.
Can you fix rust around the plughole?
Yes, very frequently. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
What happens if you find more damage?
We’ll show you and explain before doing anything extra. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
Can a cracked acrylic bath be fixed?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Is a holed acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
When to call us in Melvich
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.
People normally call us when they notice one of these:
- A chipped rim or side
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Comparing quotes
- Aftercare advice
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether the price covers travel
Aftercare tips
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
- Clean with warm water and a mild detergent
In the first few days, avoid putting weight or bottles on the repair. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through. Water under the bath can damage the floor and the ceiling below.
When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Leaks from the waste or overflow fittings (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
Nearby places to Melvich
Other services in Melvich
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
Our work in Melvich
Melvich (Gaelic: Meabhaich) is about 15 miles west of Thurso, in Highland. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. Our repair technicians cover 253 places across Highland.
Jobs in KW14 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on Melvich Terrace and Pentland Terrace. We also cover the places around Melvich: Portskerra (1 mile north-west), Strathy (3 miles west), Reay (5 miles east), Forss (11 miles east) and Am Blàran Odhar (11 miles west). If you are somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
Around Melvich
Green spaces nearby include Loch Sgiathanach.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Generally it does not: a repair keeps the bath in service for years, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it. Our bath repair starts from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking.
Why book with us
- No need to remove anything
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are thick and very strong, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Chips rust quickly on steel, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
