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Bath Re-enamelling in Inverinate

We travel to Inverinate for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Inverinate

Bath re-enamelling in Inverinate without replacing anything

When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, resurfacing is normally the best value. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. Whether it’s a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and an outdated colour you’d like to change, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.

Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before booking.

Where
Inverinate (IV40)
Region
Highland
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)

When a repair isn’t the answer

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:

  • Holes rusted through the metal
  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
  • Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back

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

Materials we work on in Inverinate

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

Inverinate: your questions answered

What does bath re-enamelling cost?

Prices start from £350. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item with your IV40 postcode.

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

Usually, yes. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.

Do you work in Inverinate?

We do. Repair technicians travel to Inverinate from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.

Is there a smell?

There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.

Can you price it without visiting?

Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed quote.

What happens next?

We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Just make sure the landlord agrees.

Repairs by material

Roll-top and period baths

Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

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 the part we put right.

DIY repairs versus a professional job

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

How it works

Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. Most jobs take a full day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.

  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 usually be used the next day.

How to prepare

  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Keep children and pets away from the room on the day

Ask for a price

No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

What affects the price in Inverinate

Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:

  • Where the damage is and how we get to it
  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • How much damage there is

Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.

How to get a fixed quote

Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • A wider photo showing the whole bath
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

If you’re in Inverinate and want a price, the easiest route is photos: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Landlord and trade work in Inverinate

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.

About Inverinate

Inverinate is in Highland. We visit clients in Inverinate, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 253 places across Highland, from the larger towns to small villages.

Postcode districts we cover here: IV40. We also travel to Shiel Bridge (2 miles south), Dornie (4 miles north-west), Bundalloch (5 miles north-west), Carndu (5 miles north-west) and Glen More (6 miles west). If you’re somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.

Near you in Inverinate

In Inverinate, that means homes near Kintail Parish Church, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Eilean Donan Castle (4.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Loch Shiel and Sgùrr an t-Searraich.

Map of Inverinate © OpenStreetMap contributors

Looking after it afterwards

To keep it looking its best for years:

  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
  • Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
  • Repair dripping taps early
  • Store bottles off the bath

Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, and rinse away any product left on the surface.

Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.

Why repair rather than replace?

If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Inverinate. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why us?

  • One price list for the entire UK
  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Work done at your home or business
  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor

Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

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