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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Armadale, Highland

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Armadale. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Need bath re-enamelling in Armadale?

Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Armadale

Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • A roll-top that is seen better days
  • An old resurfacing that is failing
  • Brown or grey marks that do not clean off

What your quote should include

  • How soon you can use it again
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • What aftercare is recommended

Choosing a repair company

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Armadale

Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Our technicians work on cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and people most frequently call us about a peeling or bubbling previous coating and thin, worn enamel in places.

A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Area
Armadale (IV45)
Region
Highland
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Repairing versus replacing in Armadale

Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.

Why Armadale customers choose us

  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.

Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Armadale

How durable is a resurfaced bath?

It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.

Are there extra charges for Armadale?

Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.

Can you quote from pictures?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

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. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

How soon can you come?

That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Can you fix a peeling bath coating?

In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.

Is repairing better than replacing?

Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.

Are you a vetted contractor?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

Landlord and trade work in Armadale

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Armadale use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

Different materials, different repairs

Acrylic

Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.

Cast iron

A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.

Armadale and nearby

Armadale (Gaelic: Armadail) is in Highland. Jobs in Armadale are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Armadale is one of 253 places in Highland we cover.

Every address in IV45 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Allt A'tuath and Rathad na Chidhe, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Ardvasar (1 mile south-west), Kilbeg (2 miles north-east), Mallaig (5 miles south-east), Morar (7 miles south-east) and Glenancross (8 miles south). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.

Near you in Armadale

The closest station to Armadale is Mallaig station, about 4.9 miles south-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Museum of the Isles (within half a mile north) and Armadale Castle (0.5 miles north). The countryside around Armadale includes Loch Ic Iain and Sgùrr nan Caorach.

Map of Armadale © OpenStreetMap contributors

What we cannot put right

We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)

Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we work on in Armadale

  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Cast iron baths
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Acrylic baths
  • Pressed steel baths

What bath re-enamelling costs

Prices start from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • What the surface is made of
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first

We charge the same wherever you are, so there’s no premium for Armadale. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Quotes from your photos

You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:

  • Your postcode, so we can check dates
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
  • Something in shot to show the size

Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.

Can I fix it myself?

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

What happens on the day

You do not need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and get going once we have agreed what we are doing. It typically takes the best part of a day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. Primer and finish coats are applied.
  5. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

Before we arrive

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access

How to get a price

We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.

Get a fixed price

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