Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Kirkwall, Orkney Islands
Our technicians come to Kirkwall for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Common questions in Kirkwall
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Kirkwall.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Is my repair covered?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Kirkwall
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. We regularly repair Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people get in touch are several chips and rust patches and worn patches where water runs and sits.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Kirkwall as everywhere else we work.
- Where
- Kirkwall (KW15)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Kirkwall. The price reflects:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What the surface is made of
- Whether we combine several jobs
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Details of any past repairs
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A picture taken from further back
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
What we cannot put right
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Kirkwall
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Nearby places to Kirkwall
What else we do in Kirkwall
Where we work around Kirkwall
Kirkwall is in the Orkney Islands. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 51 places in the Orkney Islands.
Postcode districts we cover here: KW15. Local streets include Main Street, Sommerville Square and High Street. Kirkwall is on the A960 and A961, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Kirkwall, we cover Blackhill (1 mile west), Greenigoe (3 miles south-west), Balfour (4 miles north-east), Tankerness (4 miles east) and Toab (5 miles south-east). Kirkwall is among the bigger towns we cover in the Orkney Islands. For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Near you in Kirkwall
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Orkney Library and Archive, Kirkwall Grammar School and Paterson Church, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Balfour Hospital (0.5 miles south-west) and Bishop's Palace (less than half a mile south-west). The countryside around Kirkwall includes Gallow Ha' and Loomi Shun.
Common problems we fix in Kirkwall
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, and only the surface is worn. The body of the bath is usually perfectly sound.
Look out for any of the following:
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Wear marks under the taps
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Several chips and rust patches
Comparing quotes
- What prep work is covered
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- If travel is included in the price
Why repair rather than replace?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Nothing else is disturbed. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Why book with us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- No extra charge for your area
- A fixed quote before booking
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Store bottles off the bath
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. Allow most of the day, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Let us know about parking or access
Getting a price
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
