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Bath and surface repairs in IV5
Bath, tray, sink and worktop repairs across IV5, from Kirkhill. Free, fixed quotes from your photos and a one-year guarantee.
Areas within IV5
Services in IV5
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Sink & basin repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Worktop repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
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Bath repair across IV5: what to expect
We repair enamelled steel, cast iron and acrylic baths. Each material is repaired a little differently: rust is treated on metal baths, while cracks in acrylic are reinforced from underneath. We work on roll-top & freestanding, whirlpool & spa baths and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are rust spots around the plughole and hairline or through cracks in acrylic.
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a morning or an afternoon from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and what to avoid for the first few days.
- 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.
- We build up the filler in layers, shaping it to the bath.
- We tint the finish by hand to match the bath.
- The repair is polished to the same gloss as the bath and left to cure.
Pricing in IV5
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
- Fixed prices from your pictures
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Landmarks near Kirkhill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wardlaw Parish Church of Scotland and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Beauly station, roughly 2.3 miles west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Lovat Castle (1.2 miles west) and Craig Dunain Hospital (5 miles east).
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Highland and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
When a repair is not the answer
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- A steel bath rusted through
- A bath worn all over, where resurfacing makes more sense
- Flexing caused by a failed cradle or loose feet
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple:
- Stick to mild cleaners and a soft cloth
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Get any new chip repaired before it rusts
Clean with mild, non-abrasive cleaners and try not to drop heavy bottles on the repair. Get any new chip seen to quickly, before rust sets in.
Stop using the bath if a crack lets water through until it’s repaired. Leaks under a bath can damage floors and ceilings.
What bath repair costs
Repairs from £95. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
How to get a fixed price
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Any details about the material
- Something in shot to show the size
- Details of any past repairs
- A photo taken from further back
Upload photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in IV5, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Exposed steel rusts fast, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Questions from IV5
How long does the repair take to cure?
Generally the next day. We confirm the time before we leave.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Do you cover the whole of Highland?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
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