Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cairston, Orkney Islands
We travel to Cairston for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Stains that will not shift
Bath re-enamelling in Cairston without replacing anything
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s thin, worn enamel in places and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Cairston (KW16)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Should you replace it?
A replacement often means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and typically a day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
What you get with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Everything repaired in place
- One price list for the entire UK
See our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Where we work around Cairston
Cairston is about 11 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. From the centre of Cairston to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our repair technicians cover all 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: KW16. Nearby, we also work in Stromness (1 mile south-west), Clouston (2 miles east), Stenness (2 miles east), Wasbister (3 miles north) and Grimeston (4 miles north-east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
What’s near Cairston
In Cairston, that means homes near stromness primary school. Well-known places in the area include Stromness Museum (1.7 miles south-west). Open spaces near Cairston include Loch of Stenness and Brodgar RSPB Reserve.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Quotes from your photos
Two or three clear photos are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Common questions in Cairston
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures can’t show what we need.
Are there extra charges for Cairston?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
Keeping it looking good
It’s all simple stuff, just a few sensible habits:
- Never use suction bath mats
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Also in Cairston
Landlords, agents and businesses in Cairston
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cairston use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will handle the rest.
How it works
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 key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: 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 price. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
