Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Lerwick, Shetland Islands
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Lerwick and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Lerwick
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We work on basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops, and people most frequently call us about an outdated colour you’d like to change and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Area
- Lerwick (ZE1)
- Area hub
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lerwick
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in the Shetland Islands and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Where you are, by postcode
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Something in shot to show the size
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Our work in Lerwick
Lerwick is in the Shetland Islands. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Lerwick is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands we cover.
Every address in ZE1 is covered. From High Street, Market Street and Church Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Being close to the A969 and A970, Lerwick is easy for our repair technicians to reach. Close by, we cover Sound (1 mile south-west), Gremista (1 mile north), Heogan (1 mile north-east), Grindiscol (2 miles south-east) and Gunnista (2 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in the Shetland Islands, Lerwick sees plenty of our work. For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.
Local landmarks in Lerwick
In Lerwick, that means homes near St Margaret's Roman Catholic Church, Grand Hotel and Anderson High School, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Gilbert Bain Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Shetland Museum (less than half a mile north-east). For a walk, there’s Setter Hill and Clickimin Loch.
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What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
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 then the old filler has to be removed first.
When a repair is not the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
Common problems we fix in Lerwick
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
What to look for in a quote
- How to care for the finish
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Repair dripping taps early
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Common questions in Lerwick
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before and we will plan for it.
How long does re-enamelling last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and you’ll get one combined price.
What we do, step by step
We work cleanly and quietly, so you can carry on at home. We protect the area first, then the work takes a full day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Get a quote
Most clients in Lerwick get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
