Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Haroldswick, Shetland Islands
We travel to Haroldswick for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Stains that won’t shift
Can I fix it myself?
We understand the appeal of fixing it 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.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Haroldswick
We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. Whether it’s enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and a coating lifting around the plughole, we can help, whatever the material.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will come back.
- Where
- Haroldswick (ZE2)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Haroldswick
Older baths frequently have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed any of these:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Wear marks under the taps
Comparing quotes
- Whether the price covers travel
- What preparation is included
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How soon you can use it again
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
What else we do in Haroldswick
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take most of the day. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the following day.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Getting 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 send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many areas need work
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- A picture taken from further back
- Details of any past repairs
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One sharp close-up of the damage
To get a price, send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
FAQs for Haroldswick
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will the new finish last?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Will there be a smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
Covering Haroldswick
Haroldswick is in the Shetland Islands. Jobs in Haroldswick are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Our repair technicians cover all 63 towns and villages across the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
We cover every part of ZE2 and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Taftens, Nordabrake and Brakefield Crescent and the roads around them. With the B9087 close by, Haroldswick is easy for our technicians to reach. We also cover the places around Haroldswick: Baltasound (3 miles south-west), Clivocast (8 miles south), Cullivoe (9 miles south-west), Houbie (14 miles south) and Camb (15 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Around Haroldswick
Our customers here include homes close to St John's Church, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Unst Heritage Centre (0.6 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Little Heog and Loomer Shun.
Repairing versus replacing in Haroldswick
A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the whole surface without moving it. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Haroldswick. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Haroldswick
- One price list for the entire UK
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Everything repaired in place
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
