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Bath Re-enamelling for Galltair homes

Problem with your bath in Galltair? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • Chips and rust in more than one place
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Galltair homes

What we can’t put right

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

  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
  • A metal bath with a through crack
  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber

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

Materials we work on in Galltair

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

How we handle bath re-enamelling in Galltair

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, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. If you’re dealing with wear marks under the taps and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, we can help.

Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Galltair and across Highland.

Area
Galltair (IV40)
County
Highland
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: an old basin refinished to bright white

Questions from Galltair

How soon can you come?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

Does the bath have to be removed?

Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.

What happens after I send photos?

We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If we need another angle, we will ask.

How do I book?

Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.

Do I need to be at home?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Are you a vetted contractor?

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

How it works

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take the best part of a day, tidy-up included.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
  4. We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
  5. The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the day after.

How to prepare

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Keep pets and children out of the room while we work

Getting a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.

Send pictures for a quote

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Landlords, agents and businesses in Galltair

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Galltair as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.

When to call us in Galltair

The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.

Common reasons people in Galltair contact us are:

  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
  • Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off

What your quote should include

  • Whether a trained technician does the job
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • What preparation is included
  • Whether the price covers travel

Choosing a repair company

Galltair and the surrounding area

Galltair is in Highland. Anywhere in IV40, we come to you. Galltair is one of 253 towns and villages in Highland we cover.

Here we cover the IV40 postcode area. We also travel to Glenelg (1 mile south-east), Glen More (2 miles east), Reraig (4 miles north), Auchtertyre (5 miles north) and Balmacara (5 miles north). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.

Near you in Galltair

Typical jobs here are in homes near Bernera School, Glenelg and Glenelg Inn, among other places. Green spaces nearby include Loch an t-Seachrain and Glas Bheinn.

Map of Galltair © OpenStreetMap contributors

Repairing versus replacing in Galltair

A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. 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 pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.

Why us?

  • Colour mixed on the day to match
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do
  • Free fixed quotes from pictures
  • CHAS and Constructionline accredited

See our pricing and bath cost comparison.

What bath re-enamelling costs

Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:

  • How many areas need work
  • What kind of damage it is
  • The colour and finish to match
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Send pictures for a quote

Phone pictures are fine. Ensure they show:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • One picture of the entire bath
  • Where you are, by postcode

If you are in Galltair and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Can I fix it myself?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.

If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.

Aftercare tips

How the surface is treated afterwards matters:

  • Never use suction bath mats
  • Get any chip repaired quickly
  • A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
  • Store bottles off the bath

The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.

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