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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Lochinver, Highland
Damaged bath in Lochinver? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Compared with replacing, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lochinver
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Colour-matched on site
Read our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Lochinver
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is usually the most cost-effective option. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. We regularly repair Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and the jobs we see most are enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and a bath in a colour that no longer suits.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Lochinver (IV27)
- County
- Highland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Lochinver?
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Look out for these signs:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Before you book anyone
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How the room is protected while they work
- When it can be used again
- What preparation is included
DIY kit or professional repair?
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done 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 the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
For landlords and businesses
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Highland and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Lochinver as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
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Lochinver questions
Will the new finish last?
Look after it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Will the bath be moved?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Repair dripping taps early
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Avoid suction-cup mats
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
What we can’t put right
We would rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Holes rusted through the metal
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
Lochinver and the surrounding area
Lochinver (Gaelic: Loch an Inbhir) is in Highland. Whether you are in the middle of Lochinver or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Lochinver is one of 253 towns and villages in Highland we cover.
Here we cover the IV27 postcode area. From Inver Terrace, Kirk Road and Inver Park or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Stoer (5 miles north-west), Stor (5 miles north-west), An Druim Beag (6 miles north), Achiltibuie (10 miles south) and Scourie More (13 miles north). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Near you in Lochinver
Around Lochinver, we work in homes near United Free Church of Scotland Church. Not far away are Loch an Ordain.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow a full day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- 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.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Get a quote
For a price in Lochinver, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Lochinver. The price depends on:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
How to get a fixed price
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what helps:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the entire bath
- Any details about the material
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
