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Bath and surface repairs in IV55
We travel to every part of the IV55 postcode district, which takes in Dunvegan, Kilmuir and Colbost. All work is done at your home, with a one-year guarantee.
Areas within IV55
Our services across IV55
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Coloured suite to white
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Worktop repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Tile repair
- All services
Send a photo and your postcode and we’ll reply with a fixed price, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Bath repair at your home in IV55
It pays to repair bath damage while it’s small. On steel and cast iron, exposed metal starts to rust, and on acrylic, a crack keeps spreading while the bath flexes. Repairing it stops the damage getting worse. Typical jobs include a failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting and cracks in an acrylic bath, on roll-top & freestanding, cast iron enamel and pressed steel enamel.
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- Dust sheets and masking go down around the bath.
- The damaged area is cleaned, keyed and degreased, and any rust is treated.
- We fill it, let it set, then sand it flush.
- We match both the colour and the shine.
- We clear up and give you the curing time, normally until the next day.
What it costs in IV55
Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Same prices wherever you are
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Get a quote
Email us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you are in IV55, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Near you in Dunvegan
Our clients here include homes close to Skye. Nearby you will also find Giant Angus Macaskill Museum (under half a mile north-west) and Dunvegan Castle (1.2 miles north-west). Not far away are An Dubh Loch and Healabhal Mhòr.
When we would advise against a repair
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
How the damage happens
The usual cause is something heavy dropped into the bath, and a lot happen during bathroom refits. Cracks in acrylic have a different cause: poor support underneath, so the bath flexes when it’s full.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- A cracked acrylic bath
- Rust by the waste and overflow
- A failed DIY repair that’s discoloured or lifting
- Snagging damage from a refit
Repair or replace?
Many people think a damaged bath means a new one. Normally it does not: a proper repair gives it years more use, and costs far less than the disruption of a replacement.
Questions to ask before you book
- How long it needs to cure
- What preparation is included
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Get a dripping tap fixed promptly
- Avoid scourers, wire wool and gritty cream cleaners
- Give the bath a quick rinse after use
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
Treat the repaired area like the rest of the bath: warm water, washing-up liquid and a soft cloth. Keep scouring pads and gritty cleaners away from it.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
Repairs by material
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour-matched, in much the same way.
Pressed steel
Steel baths are lighter than cast iron, but have a similar enamel surface. Chips rust quickly on steel, particularly by the plughole, so repair chips early.
Common questions in IV55
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What do you need from me?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Do the materials smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
I tried a repair kit. Can you fix it?
Yes. We take out the old repair and do it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
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