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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Castletown, Highland

Damaged bath in Castletown? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
  • A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Castletown

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.

For a hairline mark somewhere you will 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, it’s worth having it done properly.

About our bath re-enamelling in Castletown

We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Whether it’s thin, worn enamel in places and an old resurfacing that’s failing, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it.

Location
Castletown (KW14)
Region
Highland
Guarantee
One year on every repair
Price
From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath

Castletown questions

What do you need from me?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.

How long is the bath unusable?

Typically one day, with the bath ready the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

Is there a guarantee?

All our work carries a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.

Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?

In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.

Is there a call-out fee?

There’s no separate call-out charge. Your fixed quote includes everything.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

What does bath re-enamelling cost?

Resurfacing from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

Repairing versus replacing in Castletown

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. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.

Why us?

  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • A fixed quote before you book
  • No need to remove anything
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.

Keeping it looking good

Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:

  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
  • Avoid suction-cup mats

Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.

Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Castletown. The price depends on:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • How hard the colour is to match
  • Access to the area
  • The size and number of damaged areas

We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Castletown. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

How to get a fixed price

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Any details about the material
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare

Email us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, and tell us you’re in Castletown, and we will reply with a fixed price.

When to call us in Castletown

By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Resurfacing sorts them out together.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • A coloured bath you want in white
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • An old resurfacing that is failing

What your quote should include

  • How the room is protected while they work
  • Aftercare advice
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

10 questions to ask before you book

Our work in Castletown

Castletown is about 5 miles east of Thurso, in Highland. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Castletown is one of 253 towns and villages in Highland we cover.

Our visits in KW14 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Calder Square, Main Street and Traill Street or a nearby road, we can come to you. If you’re just outside Castletown, we cover Murkle (2 miles west), Dunnet (3 miles north-east), Brough (4 miles north), Bower (4 miles south-east) and Thurso (5 miles west). If you are somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.

Around Castletown

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to St Trothan's Church. Nearby you will also find Thurso Castle (4.4 miles west) and Dunbar Hospital (5.5 miles west). Not far away are St John's Loch.

Map of Castletown © OpenStreetMap contributors

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:

  • Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
  • Holes rusted through the metal

Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.

Materials we work on in Castletown

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

What your bath is made of matters

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 what we repair.

Acrylic

We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.

How the visit works

The work is clean and fairly quiet. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes most of the day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
  3. We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
  4. Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
  5. The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the day after.

How to prepare

  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

Ask for a price

If you’re in Castletown and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

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