Highland · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling in Janetstown
Our technicians come to Janetstown for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Janetstown
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is normally the most cost-effective option. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. Whether it’s enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, we can help, on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops alike.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything is not right, ring us and we will come back.
- Location
- Janetstown (KW14)
- County
- Highland
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Janetstown: your questions answered
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Can you price it without visiting?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
What areas do you cover?
We cover the entire UK, including Janetstown and the rest of Highland. Send your postcode with your pictures and we will confirm dates.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Do you cover Janetstown?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Janetstown. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Work for landlords and builders
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Janetstown use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Repair or replace in Janetstown?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, 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. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Janetstown
- Everything repaired in place
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How it works
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 the best part of a day. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
Send us a photo of the damage and one of the whole item, with your KW14 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
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Janetstown and the surrounding area
Janetstown is about 3 miles south-west of Thurso, in Highland. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover 253 places across Highland.
All of KW14 is within our area. Close by, we cover Glengolly (1 mile east), Westfield (2 miles south-west), Thurso (3 miles north-east), Scrabster (3 miles north) and Forss (3 miles north-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Near you in Janetstown
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Thurso High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Janetstown is Thurso station, roughly 2.4 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Dunbar Hospital (1.8 miles north-east) and Thurso Heritage Museum (2.7 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Broubster Leans RSPB Reserve and Loch Calder.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Never use suction bath mats
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale cannot build up.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
What a repair can’t fix
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
Common problems we fix in Janetstown
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, normally first under the taps and around the waste.
Common reasons people in Janetstown contact us include:
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
What your quote should include
- How long it needs to cure
- How to care for the finish
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price covers travel
What affects the price in Janetstown
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Janetstown. The price comes down to:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- Whether we combine several jobs
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from pictures
Phone photos are fine. Ensure they show:
- The material, if you know it
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- One picture of the whole bath
- Where you are, by postcode
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
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