Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Balfour, Orkney Islands
We travel to Balfour for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
About our bath re-enamelling in Balfour
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We work on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are a bath in a colour that no longer suits and a coating lifting around the plughole.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Balfour (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- A bath that is rusted through
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Repair or replace: which is better?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is generally much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
What you get with us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Fixed prices from your photos
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What affects the price in Balfour
Prices start from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your photos. What matters most is:
- How many items we do on one visit
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material and finish
A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Upload photos of the damage and one of the whole item, with your KW17 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Also in Balfour
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Landlord and trade work in Balfour
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Balfour use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
The process
Your technician turns up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes most of the day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know about parking or access
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
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About Balfour
Balfour is about 4 miles north-east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Jobs in Balfour are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Balfour is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Jobs in KW17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Balfour include Kirkwall (4 miles south-west), Gorseness (5 miles north-west), Blackhill (5 miles south-west), Tankerness (6 miles south-east) and Isbister (6 miles west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Around Balfour
Well-known places in the area include Langskaill House (4.2 miles north-west) and Balfour Hospital (4.8 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Loch of Westhill and Ward of Gairsay.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Questions from Balfour
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Balfour?
Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You know the full cost before anything is booked.
How long is the bath unusable?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We will confirm timings when we quote.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. There’s no obligation to book.
What areas do you cover?
Across the UK, and that includes Balfour. Prices do not change with location.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Normally, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send pictures.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you work in Balfour?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Balfour and the rest of the Orkney Islands. Send pictures and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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