Na h-Eileanan Siar · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Sandwick, Na h-Eileanan Siar
We travel to Sandwick for chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Deep scratches in acrylic
About our bath repair in Sandwick
Whether your bath is steel, cast iron or acrylic, we can repair it. The method changes with the material: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. Typical jobs include a cracked acrylic bath and holes from dropped items, on cast iron enamel, pressed steel enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Sandwick and across Na h-Eileanan Siar.
- Area
- Sandwick (HS1, HS2)
- Region
- Na h-Eileanan Siar
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Repairs from £95. We charge the same across the UK, including Sandwick. The price reflects:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- The material, if you know it
- One picture of the whole bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Natural light rather than flash
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: taking out the old one, plumbing, tiling, a panel and redecorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sandwick
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About Sandwick
Sandwick is about 1 mile south-east of Stornoway, in Na h-Eileanan Siar. Jobs in Sandwick are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We work in all 87 towns and villages across Na h-Eileanan Siar.
Postcode districts we cover here: HS1 and HS2. Streets in the area include Stoneyfield, East Street and Olivers Brae, all of which we cover. Nearby, we also work in Plasterfield (1 mile north), Sanndabhaig (1 mile east), Steinis (1 mile north), Stornoway (1 mile north-west) and Branahuie (1 mile east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Local landmarks in Sandwick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Stornoway High Church and Nicolson Institute, among other places. Further afield, we also cover the area around Western Isles Hospital (1.5 miles north-west) and Lewis Loom Centre (1.3 miles west). Not far away are Loch Àirigh na Lic.
Common questions in Sandwick
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
In most cases. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, mainly so nothing gets touched before it has cured.
What information do you need?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. We tint the finish to your bath on site.
Repairs by material
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
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What a repair cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Acrylic cracks with no access behind them
- A steel bath rusted through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
How to look after the repair
Aftercare is simple:
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
If water is getting through a crack, stop using the bath. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
How it works
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take a morning or an afternoon, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We apply the finish coats and polish the repair so it blends in.
- We leave it to cure; you can generally use the bath the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Related advice
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
