Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling in Gorseness
Bath re-enamelling for Gorseness, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed price, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Repair or replace in Gorseness?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing renews the whole surface with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before booking.
What you get with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Work done at your home or business
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our bath re-enamelling in Gorseness
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. We’re often asked to fix a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and staining under the taps and around the waste, in basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Gorseness (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Gorseness?
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Look out for any of the following:
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Before you book anyone
- What protection goes down before work starts
- Who turns up on the day
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
For landlords and businesses
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in the Orkney Islands and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
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.
Where we work around Gorseness
Gorseness is about 6 miles north of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Customers in Gorseness get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Gorseness is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands we cover.
Jobs in KW17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Isbister (2 miles south-west), Tingwall (2 miles north-west), Norseman (2 miles south-west), Settiscarth (3 miles west) and Balfour (5 miles south-east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Around Gorseness
Typical jobs here are in homes near North Hackland Church, among other places. Nearby you will also find Langskaill House (1.7 miles north-east). Not far away are Trumland RSPB reserve and Loch of Brockan.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. 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 photos.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
Also in Gorseness
What happens on the day
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for a full day. Before we go, we’ll explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Clear the area around the damage
How to get a price
For most jobs, pictures 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.
Related advice
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- The material and finish
- What kind of damage it is
- Doing more than one item at once
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Send photos for a quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Keeping it looking good
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
- Have chips seen to early
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, and rinse off any bath products.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Gorseness
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Will there be a smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied. It fades as everything cures.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just ensure the landlord agrees.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Will the price change on the day?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
