Highland · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Altnaharra, Highland
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Altnaharra and across Highland. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Bath re-enamelling in Altnaharra, done in place
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Typical jobs include chips and rust in more than one place and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, in cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Altnaharra (IV27)
- County
- Highland
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
About Altnaharra
Altnaharra is about 39 miles south-west of Thurso, in Highland. We travel to homes and businesses in Altnaharra, so there’s no workshop to go to. Altnaharra is one of 253 places in Highland we cover.
Our visits in IV27 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. If you’re just outside Altnaharra, we cover Tongue (13 miles north), Melness (17 miles north), An Luirg (18 miles south), Am Blàran Odhar (19 miles north-east) and Innis nan Lìon (21 miles south). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Around Altnaharra
Not far away are Loch Eileanach and Meall an Fhuarain.
Towns and villages near Altnaharra
What else we do in Altnaharra
What affects the price in Altnaharra
Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Altnaharra. The price depends on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Quotes from your photos
You can take the photos on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
- Natural light rather than flash
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes the best part of a day, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
FAQs for Altnaharra
Do you cover the entire of Highland?
We cover the entire UK, including Altnaharra and the rest of Highland. Send your postcode with your photos and we’ll offer you dates.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Is there a call-out fee?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
Can tenants book a repair?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Generally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Landlord and trade work in Altnaharra
If you manage property in Altnaharra, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Altnaharra
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Stains that won’t shift
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
Questions to ask before you book
- How your room will be protected
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price covers travel
- Who will actually do the work
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
