Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling in Aithsetter
Bath re-enamelling in Aithsetter without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
About our bath re-enamelling in Aithsetter
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. If you are dealing with a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and lots of chips and rust spots, we can typically put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Area
- Aithsetter (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Aithsetter
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you’ll get one combined price.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Do you charge for travel?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
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What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- How many areas need work
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material and finish
- The colour and finish to match
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the entire bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can price the job the same day in most cases.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Common problems we fix in Aithsetter
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An old resurfacing that is failing
Comparing quotes
- Aftercare advice
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- What happens if they find more damage
- What protection goes down before work starts
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing renews the entire surface with the bath left where it is. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Aithsetter
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No need to remove anything
- Colour-matched on site
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How to look after the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
For anyone letting property in or around Aithsetter, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. 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.
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a full day. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Ask for a price
If you’re in Aithsetter and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Aithsetter and the surrounding area
Aithsetter is in the Shetland Islands. Our technicians come to clients in Aithsetter and the surrounding area, so there is no workshop to go to. Aithsetter is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands we cover.
Jobs in ZE2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also cover the places around Aithsetter: Cunningsburgh (1 mile west), Bremirehoull (1 mile south-west), Mail (2 miles south-west), Sandwick (4 miles south) and Hoswick (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Lerwick (7 miles north), Sound (6 miles north) and Scalloway (6 miles north). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Near you in Aithsetter
Around Aithsetter, we work in homes near Flanderstown and the streets around them. Open spaces near Aithsetter include Loch of Fladdabister.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
