Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Longhope, Orkney Islands
Bath re-enamelling across Longhope and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Longhope
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. If you’re dealing with stains that won’t shift and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can help.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Longhope and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Area
- Longhope (KW16)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How to look after the repair
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
More services for Longhope
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
For anyone letting property in or around Longhope, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
Where we work around Longhope
Longhope is about 15 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover all 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: KW16. If you are just outside Longhope, we cover Lyness (2 miles north), Scarfskerry (11 miles south), Rattar (11 miles south), Brough (12 miles south-west) and Canisbay (12 miles south). If you’re somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Near you in Longhope
In Longhope, that means homes near South Walls, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Longhope Lifeboat Museum (1.5 miles south-west). Green spaces nearby include Binga Fea and Loch of Greenhill.
When to call us in Longhope
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Several chips and rust patches
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Comparing quotes
- What aftercare is recommended
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
- How changes to the job are handled
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Can I fix it myself?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Longhope
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What a repair can’t fix
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A bath split right through the body
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we work on in Longhope
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
How it works
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Show us the job, point us to the room, and we’ll get on with it. The job generally runs to a full day.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Related advice
Questions from Longhope
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 quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
Do you come to Longhope?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Longhope. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries a one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
How long does re-enamelling last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
