Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Bath and surface repairs in AB30
Our technicians cover all of the AB30 postcode district, which takes in Laurencekirk, Fettercairn and Auchenblae. Everything is repaired in place, with a one-year guarantee.
Areas within AB30
What we do in AB30
- Worktop repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Coloured suite to white
- Sink & basin repair
- Tile repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Every service
Send us photos of the damage with your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Bath repair at your home in AB30
A repair fixes just the damaged area and blends it into the rest of the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Most baths can be used again the next day. Typical jobs include scratches you can feel with a fingernail and hairline or through cracks in acrylic, on pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding.
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we’re doing. Most jobs take a few hours, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We protect the bath and the floor around it.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased.
- Filler goes in and is sanded flush once it has set.
- Colour and gloss are matched to the surrounding surface.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the following day.
What you will pay
Prices start from £95. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One price list for the whole UK
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
What’s near Laurencekirk
In Laurencekirk, that means homes near Laurencekirk and Mearns Academy and the streets around them. There’s a railway station in Laurencekirk itself: Laurencekirk station. Other landmarks nearby include Thornton Castle (1.7 miles west). Not far away are Strathfinella Hill.
Can I fix it myself?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Should you replace it?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. In most cases it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, without the cost and upheaval of replacing it.
Questions to ask before you book
- How to care for the finish
- How your room will be protected
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Signs you need bath repair
Most bath damage comes from something dropped: a shampoo bottle, a shower head, a tile or a tool during a refit. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rusty patches near the plughole
- A hole punched through by something heavy
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid, and frequently freestanding. Chips and scratches are filled and matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, so it’s always worth repairing.
When a repair isn’t the answer
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Cracks in acrylic we can’t reach from underneath
- 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
AB30: your questions answered
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Will I be able to see the repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour-matched repair is very hard to spot. On worn enamel, it can look shinier than the rest.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, we match coloured baths too. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Is a cracked acrylic bath repairable?
In most cases. We reinforce the crack from behind, then fill and refinish the front, so we need access under the bath.
Can you repair a failed DIY repair?
Yes, we do this frequently. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
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