Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Lyness homes
Local bath re-enamelling for Lyness: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Wear marks under the taps
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, and get on with the job, which normally takes the best part of a day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear the area around the damage
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
Advice
About our bath re-enamelling in Lyness
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We are frequently asked to fix wear marks under the taps and lots of chips and rust spots, across cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and Victorian roll-tops.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Lyness (KW16)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Fix dripping taps quickly
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Lyness, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send photos for each address and we’ll price them together.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair won’t fix:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before you book.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
Also in Lyness
Should you replace it?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s much quicker too. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Why Lyness clients choose us
- Same prices wherever you are
- No need to remove anything
- Work done at your home or business
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our full price list or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
About Lyness
Lyness is about 13 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We visit customers in Lyness, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Lyness is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Here we cover the KW16 postcode area. Lyness is on the B9048, so it’s easy for us to reach. Close by, we cover Longhope (2 miles south), Midland (6 miles north), Hoy (7 miles north-west), Orphir (7 miles north) and Clestrain (7 miles north). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Landmarks near Lyness
Around Lyness, we work in homes near Hoy, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Scapa Flow Museum (within half a mile north-east). The countryside around Lyness includes Binga Fea and Loch of Greenhill.
When to call us in Lyness
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Clients generally contact us about:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Comparing quotes
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How to care for the finish
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Lyness questions
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, often. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Are there extra charges for Lyness?
We do not add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed quote. You’re under no obligation.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, most people go for white. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Usually, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
