Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Bimbister, Orkney Islands
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Bimbister and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A roll-top that is seen better days
Bimbister and nearby
Bimbister is about 9 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Our technicians come to customers in Bimbister and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Bimbister is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Our visits in KW17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Harray (1 mile north), Grimeston (1 mile south-west), Russland (2 miles north-west), Hourston (2 miles north-west) and Wasbister (3 miles west). If you are somewhere remote, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.
Local landmarks in Bimbister
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Grimeston Congregational Chapel, among other places. Nearby you will also find Corrigall Farm Museum (1.9 miles north). The countryside around Bimbister includes Brodgar RSPB Reserve and Ward of Redland.
Bath re-enamelling in Bimbister, done in place
Resurfacing renews the whole surface of the bath without a refit. It’s the answer when the whole bath is tired rather than one spot. If you are dealing with a coloured bath you want in white and lots of chips and rust spots, we can typically put it right, on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths alike.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Orkney Islands.
- Location
- Bimbister (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Bimbister: your questions answered
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Do you cover the whole of the Orkney Islands?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
What information do you need?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we will tell you.
What we cannot put right
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A bath split right through the body
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in Bimbister
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
How it works
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job usually takes the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Make sure the area is dry
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them to us with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Related advice
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Bimbister
Older baths often have several problems at once: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Clients usually contact us about:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
What your quote should include
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What preparation is included
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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’s the part we put right.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
What affects the price in Bimbister
Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- How much damage there is
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A picture taken from further back
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
For a price in Bimbister, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Bimbister
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access.
More services for Bimbister
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 then the old filler has to be removed first.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. 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.
Should you replace it?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is typically much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Bimbister
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
