Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath Repair for Tripwell homes
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths for householders, landlords and businesses in Tripwell. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- A hole punched through by something heavy
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Bath repair at your home in Tripwell
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. A repair stops both. We work on acrylic, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and people most often call us about snagging damage from a refit and cracks in an acrylic bath.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Tripwell (ZE2)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- A steel bath rusted through
- Cracks in parts of an acrylic bath we cannot get to from below
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Whirlpool & spa baths
Should you replace it?
Replacing a fitted bath normally involves a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the tiles and panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it deals only with the damage in a single visit. Prices start 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 us?
- We leave the room as we found it
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One price list for the entire UK
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Common questions in Tripwell
Is a bath repair durable?
It should, as long as the bath is firm and the area was prepared well. It’s covered by our one-year guarantee.
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.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Tripwell?
Repairs from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
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.
Also in Tripwell
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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 photos, as it can add time.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tripwell
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About Tripwell
Tripwell is about 15 miles north of Lerwick, in the Shetland Islands. We visit homes and businesses in Tripwell, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Tripwell is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands we cover.
Our technicians cover all of the ZE2 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Houll and Tripwell and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Tripwell: Brough (1 mile north-east), Hamister (1 mile south-west), Huxter (1 mile south), Symbister (1 mile south-west) and Sandwick (2 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Around Tripwell
Our customers here include homes close to Whalsay Parish Church and the streets around them. For a walk, there is Setter Hill and Loch of Houll.
Common problems we fix in Tripwell
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Acrylic baths crack for a different reason: the bath isn’t properly supported, so it flexes under weight.
The things customers typically mention when they call include:
- Holes from dropped items
- Chips under the taps
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Hairline or through cracks in acrylic
Comparing quotes
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
How the visit works
We turn up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before we open a single tin. The work itself takes two to three hours for most chips, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- 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, generally the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
Related advice
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- A dripping tap stains enamel, so fix it early
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath without abrasive products.
Small chips are quick to repair. Left alone, they stain and can rust, so early repair saves time and money.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
