Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling in Shetland Islands
Our technicians cover 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands for bath re-enamelling, with everything done in place and a one-year guarantee.
Towns we cover in the Shetland Islands
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Choose your town from the list to see local details, or ask for a free quote with photos.
Biggest towns in the Shetland Islands
Also in the Shetland Islands
- Sink & basin repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Tile repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Worktop repair
- uPVC window & door repair
Postcodes in the Shetland Islands
Bath re-enamelling across the Shetland Islands: what to expect
We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We’re frequently asked to fix worn patches where water runs and sits and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, across pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths.
You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we are doing. Most jobs take most of the day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the next day.
What you will pay
Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why clients in the Shetland Islands choose us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- One price list for the whole UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
How to get a price
For a price in the Shetland Islands, 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.
Around Lerwick
We visit homes around St Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Grand Hotel and Anderson High School and the streets around them. Well-known places in the area include Gilbert Bain Hospital (within half a mile south) and Shetland Museum (less than half a mile north-east). Green spaces nearby include Setter Hill and Clickimin Loch.
Repair or replace?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice.
Comparing quotes
- What happens if they find more damage
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- How to care for the finish
Honest limits
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- A bath that’s rusted through
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Common problems we fix in the Shetland Islands
Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. We strip what’s failing and start again.
The things customers usually mention when they call are:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
Keeping it looking good
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Respect the curing time we give you
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Store bottles off the bath
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, and rinse off any bath products.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Questions from the Shetland Islands
Do you cover the entire of the Shetland Islands?
All of the Shetland Islands, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do the materials smell?
Expect a mild smell while we are working that clears as it cures.
How long is the bath unusable?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Do you cover the Shetland Islands?
We do. Repair technicians travel to the Shetland Islands from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
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