Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Repair in Widewall
Chip and crack repairs to enamel, acrylic and cast iron baths in Widewall, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- A chip where the taps sit
- A cracked acrylic bath
Why repair rather than replace?
When the bath is otherwise sound, repairing beats replacing. It’s quicker, cheaper and far less disruptive, and the bathroom stays as it is. Where the whole surface is tired, we may suggest re-enamelling instead. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
What you get with us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One visit for most repairs
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Bath repair in Widewall, done in place
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can usually bathe again the next day. You will not need a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people get in touch are scratches you can feel with a fingernail and snagging damage from a refit.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Widewall (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £95. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The size and number of damaged areas
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send photos for a quote
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- One picture of the entire bath
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
For a price in Widewall, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Covering Widewall
Widewall is about 12 miles south of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Wherever you are in the KW17 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Our repair technicians cover all 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the KW17 postcode area. Main roads around Widewall include the B9042, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include St Margaret's Hope (2 miles north-east), Grimness (3 miles north-east), Burray Village (4 miles north-east), St Mary's (7 miles north) and Lyness (8 miles west). If you’re somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
Near you in Widewall
Further afield, we also cover the area around W Hourston Blacksmiths Museum (1.6 miles north-east). The countryside around Widewall includes Mill Pond and Ward Hill.
What happens on the day
Here’s how a visit normally runs: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Plan for a few hours, depending on the damage. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
- The chip or crack is filled, then sanded level with the bath.
- The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- Once it has cured, usually by the day after, the bath is ready to use.
Preparing for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Keep abrasive pads and gritty cleaners away from the bath
- Don’t leave razors or cans standing in the bath
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
Rust spreads under enamel faster than most people expect. 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.
Signs you need bath repair in Widewall
Baths take more knocks than people expect: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Sooner or later, most baths pick up a chip.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Chips under the taps
- Chips on the rim or sides
- Damage done while the bathroom was being fitted
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Aftercare advice
Towns and villages near Widewall
What else we do in Widewall
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Different materials, different repairs
Composite and resin
Stone resin and composite baths are heavy and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, just like other baths.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Your questions about bath repair in Widewall
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Generally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders across the Orkney Islands.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. The back of the crack is strengthened before the front is filled and refinished, so access behind the panel is important.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Will the repair show?
The goal is a repair that blends in. The rest of the bath’s condition makes a difference.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Landlord and trade work in Widewall
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
