Highland · Scotland
Bath and surface repairs in IV23
We travel to every part of the IV23 postcode district, which takes in Garve and Lochluichart. Everything is repaired in place, with a one-year guarantee.
Where we work in IV23
Our services across IV23
- uPVC window & door repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Tile repair
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Bath chip & crack repair
- All services
Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
Neighbouring districts
Across Highland
Towns and villages in Highland
Areas we cover
How bath repair works in IV23
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and the bath is back in use the following day. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because nothing is disconnected. Typical jobs include holes from dropped items and rusty patches near the plughole, on roll-top & freestanding, acrylic and pressed steel enamel.
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on the damage, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- 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.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Pricing in IV23
Our bath repair starts from £95. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Everything repaired in place
- A year’s guarantee on all work
How to get a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
Around Garve
In Garve, that means homes near Garve, among other places. Garve has its own railway station: Garve station. Not far away are Loch Garve and Càrn na Dubh Choille.
Should you replace it?
Swapping a damaged bath for a new one normally involves a plumber, removing the old bath, re-tiling and a new panel and disposing of the old one. Repairing it fixes just the damaged area in one visit.
What your quote should include
- How long it needs to cure
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
How we price bath repair
Repairs from £95. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many areas need work
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A picture taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job without visiting.
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Have new chips seen to early
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
Look after the repair the same way as the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
Small chips are quick to repair. Leave them and they collect dirt, stain and, on metal baths, rust, so it’s worth getting them done early.
DIY kit or professional repair?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
A DIY attempt isn’t a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel is thinner and lighter, with an enamel finish like cast iron. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so early repairs matter.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, finished with fired enamel. A chip down to the iron can rust, but the bath itself lasts for generations, so it’s always worth repairing.
Questions from IV23
Will I be able to see the repair?
The goal is a repair that blends in. How well it disappears depends on the condition of the rest of the bath.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. The old material comes out, any rust is treated, then we repair it properly.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you repair a hole in a bath?
Often, if there is access underneath. We back the hole, fill it and refinish the surface.
How much does bath repair cost in IV23?
Repairs from £95. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
Do you repair coloured baths?
Yes, coloured baths are no problem. The colour is tinted by hand on the day.
Are there extra charges for IV23?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
