Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling in Orphir
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Orphir and across the Orkney Islands. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Should I try a DIY kit first?
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, it’s worth having it done properly.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Orphir
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Typical jobs include a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and a coloured bath you want in white, on basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Where
- Orphir (KW17)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Orphir
Replacing a bath usually involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, with the bath ready the next day. Prices start from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Orphir. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Everything repaired in place
See our pricing and bath cost comparison.
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. Allow most of the day, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- 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
- Open a window if you can
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your KW17 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Advice
Landlord and trade work in Orphir
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Orphir as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Common problems we fix in Orphir
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is generally as strong as ever.
Customers usually contact us about:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Wear marks under the taps
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Before you book anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Who turns up on the day
Orphir: your questions answered
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Will the bath be moved?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Do I need to be at home?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You do not need to watch us work.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for householders, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out if you’d like.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we will plan for it.
About Orphir
Orphir is about 7 miles south-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. Orphir is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: KW17. Whether you live on Kirk Park and Kingfisher Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Orphir: Midland (1 mile south-west), Kirbister (2 miles north-east), Clestrain (2 miles west), Germiston (3 miles north) and Stenness (4 miles north-west). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Landmarks near Orphir
In Orphir, that means homes near Orphir and the streets around them. The countryside around Orphir includes Loch of Kirbister and Ward Hill.
When we would advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath split right through the body
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Holes rusted through the metal
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
Other services in Orphir
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
How to care for the repair
It’s all simple stuff:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
Dry the bath after use if possible, and rinse off any bath products.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
