Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling in Norseman
Bath re-enamelling in Norseman without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed quote, then book a visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A coloured bath you want in white
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and clear up. Plan for the best part of a day from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can normally be used the following day.
Before we arrive
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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Bath re-enamelling in Norseman, done in place
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Doing them in place keeps an original feature. If you are dealing with a coloured bath you want in white and staining under the taps and around the waste, we can usually put it right, whatever the material.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Norseman (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Norseman
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Before booking anyone
- Who will actually do the work
- How to look after the finish
- What happens if they find more damage
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
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Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- The material
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Norseman. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
What a repair cannot fix
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A metal bath with a through crack
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
FAQs for Norseman
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Do you cover Norseman?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Norseman. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Is it messy?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Generally, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
About Norseman
Norseman is about 7 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Norseman is one of 51 places in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Jobs in KW17 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Isbister (1 mile east), Settiscarth (1 mile west), Gorseness (2 miles north-east), Tingwall (3 miles north-east) and Finstown (3 miles south). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Landmarks near Norseman
Well-known places in the area include Corrigall Farm Museum (3.4 miles west) and Langskaill House (4.1 miles north-east). The countryside around Norseman includes Ward of Redland and Loch of Brockan.
Work for landlords and builders
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Norseman as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
