Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in The Barony, Orkney Islands
Bath repair in and around The Barony: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- Chips along the edge of the bath
About our bath repair in The Barony
Whatever has happened to the bath, we aim for the same result: a smooth, solid repair that blends in. Proper preparation, careful filling and shaping, then colour and gloss matching so it’s level with the surrounding surface. Whether it’s a hole punched through by something heavy and rust by the waste and overflow, we can help.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in The Barony as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- The Barony (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 will not last.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Your questions about bath repair in The Barony
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Is a bath repair durable?
Done properly, a repair lasts for years, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Can you repair a crack in an acrylic bath?
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 the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include pictures of each item.
Are there extra charges for The Barony?
There is no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Landlords, agents and businesses in The Barony
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, especially around the waste, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- How hard the colour is to match
A few things move the price: 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
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- The material, if you know it
- A photo taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
If you are in The Barony and want a price, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Why repair rather than replace?
If the rest of the bath is in good condition, a repair is almost always the better choice. It costs less, takes less time and causes far less upheaval, and you keep the bath you chose. If the whole surface is worn, re-enamelling may make more sense, and we will tell you. Our bath repair starts from £95. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes a few hours, depending on the damage for most jobs. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Loose enamel, rust and dirt are removed so the repair can bond.
- The damage is filled in layers and shaped to the curve of the bath.
- The colour is tinted by hand until it matches.
- Finally, it’s polished to match the shine and left to cure.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Do not scrub with anything abrasive
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
Leave the repair to cure for as long as we say before using the bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Rust under enamel spreads surprisingly quickly. Left for months, a small chip can grow into a large rust patch, so it pays to deal with it early.
More services for The Barony
When to call us in The Barony
Nearly all the chips we see start with something being dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, any chip down to the metal lets water in, and rust follows.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Chips caused by builders
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
- A failed DIY repair that is discoloured or lifting
- Deep scratches in acrylic
What to look for in a quote
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How the colour is matched
- How long it needs to cure
Covering The Barony
The Barony is about 16 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Jobs in The Barony are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. The Barony is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands we cover.
All of KW17 is within our area. If you’re just outside The Barony, we cover Abune-the-Hill (2 miles east), Scarwell (4 miles south), Skeabrae (4 miles south), Dounby (5 miles south-east) and Hourston (6 miles south-east). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
What’s near The Barony
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Magnus' Church, among other places. A little further out are Kirbuster Farm Museum (1.9 miles south-east) and Earl's Palace (0.9 miles west). The countryside around The Barony includes Loch of Boardhouse and The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
