Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath Repair for Sullom homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Sullom, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A kit repair that didn’t last
Bath repair in Sullom, done in place
Small damage on a bath is worth repairing early. Exposed metal on enamelled baths soon rusts, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. If you are dealing with a chip where the taps sit and rusty patches near the plughole, we can help.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Sullom (ZE2)
- Area hub
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Sullom?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Prices start from £95. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Sullom
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No need to remove anything
- One price list for the entire UK
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Also in Sullom
What we’re called out for in Sullom
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: bottles, shower heads and razors are dropped every day, and taps and wastes are tightened against the surface. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Deep scratches in acrylic
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Before you book anyone
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What aftercare is recommended
- How the room is protected while they work
What happens on the day
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- We clean, key and degrease the damage.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We tidy up and tell you when the bath can be used, typically the following day.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the area is dry
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
To get a price, send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Landlord and trade work in Sullom
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- Wear across the entire surface, which needs re-enamelling
- Metal that has corroded all the way through
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Cast iron enamel
FAQs for Sullom
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
The price is fixed for what the photos show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
What does bath repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Every job gets a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your ZE2 postcode.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Typically. Photos of the hole and the underside help us check.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Where we work around Sullom
Sullom is in the Shetland Islands. Wherever you are in the ZE2 postcode area, we come to you. Sullom is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands where we work.
Our visits in ZE2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also travel to Scatsta (2 miles east), Brae (3 miles south), Hogaland (4 miles north), Urafirth (5 miles north-west) and Hillswick (5 miles north-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in Sullom
Open spaces near Sullom include Loch of Stack-houlls.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Ensure an acrylic bath is firm underfoot
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Cover the bath during DIY or decorating
Keep metal objects like razors and cans off the surface, as they can leave rust marks. A dripping tap should be fixed early, too.
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 early repair keeps the cost down.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths are moulded sheet reinforced underneath. They do not rust, but they can crack, scratch or be holed, and a crack only stays repaired if it’s supported underneath.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
