Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Stenness, Orkney Islands
Bath repair in and around Stenness: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A chip where the taps sit
Repairing versus replacing in Stenness
Replacing a fitted bath usually means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and getting rid of the old bath. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit. Prices start from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
What you get with us
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- Rooms protected and left tidy
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
About our bath repair in Stenness
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can typically use the bath the following day. Our repair technicians work on cast iron enamel, acrylic and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people get in touch are a kit repair that didn’t last and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Location
- Stenness (KW16)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What else we do in Stenness
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Stenness as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out photos. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
When to call us in Stenness
Many chips happen while the bathroom is being fitted. Tradespeople drop tools and tiles into the bath, often before anyone notices. Snagging repairs like these are a regular job for us.
Customers typically contact us about:
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- A hole punched through by something heavy
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Aftercare advice
Stenness questions
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Frequently, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the entire bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Stenness?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
Will the repair last?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and ours come with a one-year guarantee. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
Often, yes, as long as we can get to the back of the crack to support it. Check under the bath panel, or send us a photo.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
What we can’t put right
Not everything can be repaired, and we would rather say so up front. Repairs will not solve:
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel enamel
- Cast iron enamel
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Keep metal cans and razors off the surface
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, normal gentle cleaning is fine without abrasive products.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. A chip the size of a fingernail can become a much larger patch if it’s left for months, so it pays to deal with it early.
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Plan for a few hours. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- 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 tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
How to get a price
Most customers in Stenness get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Stenness. What changes the price is:
- What kind of damage it is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To help us price it:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A picture taken from further back
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job.
Covering Stenness
Stenness is about 9 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Stenness to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: a fixed quote, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Stenness is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
All of KW16 is within our area. We also cover the places around Stenness: Clouston (1 mile south-west), Grimeston (2 miles north), Germiston (2 miles east), Cairston (2 miles west) and Wasbister (3 miles north-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
What’s near Stenness
Around Stenness, we work in homes near Stenness Church and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Stromness Museum (3.8 miles south-west). The countryside around Stenness includes Mid Hill and Brodgar RSPB Reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
