Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling in Lochaline
Bath re-enamelling for Lochaline, without a refit. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
When to call us in Lochaline
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price covers travel
- How long it needs to cure
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
About our bath re-enamelling in Lochaline
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We work on cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops, and common reasons people contact us are chips and rust in more than one place and thin, worn enamel in places.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- Lochaline (PA80)
- Region
- Argyll and Bute
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Lochaline
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
How long is the bath unusable?
Typically one day, with the bath ready the next day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll do the rest.
Do you cover the entire of Argyll and Bute?
The entire UK, including all of Argyll and Bute. Send your postcode with your photos and we will offer you dates.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lochaline
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lochaline use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
Covering Lochaline
Lochaline is about 15 miles north-west of Oban, in Argyll and Bute. Our repair technicians come to customers in Lochaline and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Lochaline is one of 118 places in Argyll and Bute where we work. Our jobs stretch from Lochaline to Glasgow (about 75 miles away).
Jobs in PA80 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Miners Court and Torr-na-Faire and the roads around them. Other places close to Lochaline include Craignure (5 miles south-east), Salen (7 miles west), Lochdon (8 miles south-east), Balliveolan (11 miles east) and Achnacroish (11 miles east). We also work in nearby towns such as Oban (15 miles south-east), Dunollie (14 miles south-east), Tobermory (13 miles north-west) and Dunbeg (14 miles south-east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Local landmarks in Lochaline
Typical jobs here are in homes near Kiel Church, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Mull and Iona Community Hospital (4.8 miles south-east) and Ardtornish Castle (1.7 miles south-east). The countryside around Lochaline includes Lochan Lub an Arbhair.
Repairing versus replacing in Lochaline
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why Lochaline clients choose us
- A fixed quote before you book
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Lochaline. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
You can typically get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
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What else we do in Lochaline
What happens on the day
On the day itself, there’s little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll get on with it. Most visits take the best part of a day, tidy-up included.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Aftercare tips
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Store bottles off the bath
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, to stop limescale building up.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
