Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Mid Yell homes
Bath re-enamelling in Mid Yell without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Mid Yell
The bath stays where it is, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. It normally takes one visit, and can be used again the following day. Our technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays, and common reasons people get in touch are chips and rust in more than one place and wear marks under the taps.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Mid Yell (ZE2)
- Region
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Mid Yell
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed quote based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your ZE2 postcode.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses in Mid Yell.
Does re-enamelling smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
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.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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, and the work is guaranteed.
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 pictures.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Holes rusted through the metal
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
The process
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you are happy with the plan. It normally takes the best part of a day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Make sure the area is dry
How to get a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Related advice
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Mid Yell?
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
Look out for any of the following:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Stains that will not shift
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Lots of chips and rust spots
What to look for in a quote
- How to care for the finish
- What prep work is covered
- How the room is protected while they work
- What happens if they find more damage
Aftercare tips
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Repair dripping taps early
- Never use suction bath mats
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, with the bath ready the next day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Mid Yell
- Everything repaired in place
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
More services for Mid Yell
Landlords, agents and businesses in Mid Yell
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Mid Yell and the surrounding area
Mid Yell is in the Shetland Islands. Our repair technicians come to homes and businesses in Mid Yell, so there is no workshop to go to. Mid Yell is one of 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands where we work.
Jobs in ZE2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Links House, Sunny Side and Burrapark or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also travel to Camb (1 mile north), Aywick (3 miles south), Houbie (7 miles east), Burravoe (7 miles south) and Clivocast (8 miles north-east). For island and remote addresses, ring us first and we’ll plan the trip.
Near you in Mid Yell
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John's Church And Churchyard and Mid Yell Junior High School and the streets around them. For a walk, there is White Hill of Vatsetter and Loch of Vatsetter.
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