Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath and surface repairs in KW17
Based in KW17? We cover Finstown, St Margaret's Hope and St Mary's and the rest of the district, repairing in place.
Towns and villages in KW17
- Finstown
- St Margaret's Hope
- St Mary's
- Burray Village
- Dounby
- Pierowall
- Toab
- Brinian
- Clestrain
- Evie
- Orphir
- Rackwick
- Abune-the-Hill
- Balfour
- Bimbister
- Broughtown
- Gorseness
- Grimeston
- Grimness
- Harray
- Heddle
- Hourston
- Isbister
- Kirbister
- Lady
- Midland
- Norseman
- Russland
- Settiscarth
- Skeabrae
- Tankerness
- The Barony
- Tingwall
- Upper Sanday
- Wardhill
- Widewall
Repairs we offer in KW17
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- uPVC window & door repair
- Tile repair
- Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Sink & basin repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Every service
Send a photo and your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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Our bath repair service in KW17
We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which costs far less than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. You can normally use the bath the following day. We regularly repair pressed steel enamel, cast iron enamel and roll-top & freestanding, and common reasons people contact us are an old repair that has yellowed or come loose and chips under the taps.
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We start by looking at the damage and confirming the plan with you.
- Any rust and loose material comes out, and the area is degreased.
- 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.
Prices in KW17
Our bath repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Work done at your home or business
- One visit for most repairs
- A fixed quote before booking
- One-year guarantee on every repair
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Landmarks near Finstown
We visit homes around Finstown. Well-known places in the area include Balfour Hospital (5.7 miles east). For a walk, there’s Loch of Wasdale and Hill of Heddle.
What affects the price in KW17
Prices start from £95. There’s no charge for travel to KW17. The price comes down to:
- What the surface is made of
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- The size and number of damaged areas
- What kind of damage it is
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
Quotes from your pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Natural light rather than flash
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Repairing versus replacing
Think about the hidden costs of a new bath: removal and disposal, plumbing, a new panel, tiling and decorating. With a repair, it’s one visit and one price.
Questions to ask before you book
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath that flexes because its feet or cradle have failed (that needs fixing first)
- A steel bath rusted through
- A whole bath that’s dull or worn, where a full re-enamel is the better fix
What we are called out for in KW17
A bath gets knocked about more than you’d think: everyday items get dropped into it all the time, and fittings press hard against the enamel. Over time, chips and rust spots are almost inevitable.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Impact holes in acrylic
- Chips under the taps
- Scratches you can feel with a fingernail
Landlords, agents and businesses in KW17
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
FAQs for KW17
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
When can I have a bath again?
Normally by the following day, depending on the repair.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
Normally. Send us a picture of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
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.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
