Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath chip & crack repair in Vidlin, Shetland Islands
Fixed-price bath repair in Vidlin and the surrounding area, normally in one visit.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- A chipped rim or side
About our bath repair in Vidlin
Bath repair is our most common job. A chip by the taps, a crack in the base and a rust spot by the plughole are all fixed without removing the bath, normally in one visit. We regularly repair acrylic, roll-top & freestanding and whirlpool & spa baths, and people most often call us about rust spots around the plughole and damage done while the bathroom was being fitted.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Vidlin (ZE2)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, just like other baths.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. Chips can rust if left, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
What bath repair costs
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The material
- The type of damage
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.
Send pictures for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
What we’re called out for in Vidlin
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On enamelled baths, any chip down to the metal will start to rust.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- Damage beneath the taps
What to look for in a quote
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
Repair or replace: which is better?
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 entire surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Our bath repair starts from £95. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Vidlin. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
What you get with us
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Work for landlords and builders
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Hospitality businesses can’t afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Also in Vidlin
Your questions about bath repair in Vidlin
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Just keep them out of the work area. We’ll tell you when the room can be used again.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first, so mention it when you send pictures.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
How do I book?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Can rust on a bath be repaired?
Yes, it’s one of the most common repairs we do. We take it back to sound metal, seal it, fill it and match the colour.
How do I get a price for bath repair in Vidlin?
Prices start from £95. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a few hours, depending on the damage. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- 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.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- 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 following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
Where we work around Vidlin
Vidlin is in the Shetland Islands. Anywhere in ZE2, we carry out the work at your property. Vidlin is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands we cover.
Every address in ZE2 is within our area. If you are just outside Vidlin, we cover Dury (4 miles south), Hamister (4 miles east), Voe (4 miles west), Symbister (4 miles south-east) and Sandwick (4 miles south-east). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Landmarks near Vidlin
Well-known places in the area include The Cabin Museum (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Kirkhouse Loch and Setter Hill.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We can’t fix:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A whole bath that is dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Pressed steel enamel
- Acrylic
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Cast iron enamel
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
