Argyll and Bute · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Port Ellen homes
Our technicians come to Port Ellen for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Repair or replace in Port Ellen?
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Port Ellen
- Fixed prices from your photos
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- No need to remove anything
- No extra charge for your area
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath re-enamelling in Port Ellen without replacing anything
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. We’re frequently asked to fix a bath in a colour that no longer suits and wear marks under the taps, across pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and acrylic baths.
All our work comes with a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Port Ellen (PA42)
- Region
- Argyll and Bute
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and clear up. Plan for a full day from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain when it can be used and how to look after it.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
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Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy, and it makes a real difference:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, because they can mark the finish. Fix dripping taps quickly.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
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Common questions in Port Ellen
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Port Ellen?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your PA42 postcode.
How quickly can you book me in?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. Send pictures with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Usually, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will arrange it.
Common problems we fix in Port Ellen
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Common reasons people in Port Ellen contact us are:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- A coloured bath you want in white
What your quote should include
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
About Port Ellen
Port Ellen (Gaelic: Port Eilein) is about 30 miles north of Ballycastle, in Argyll and Bute. Whether you’re in the middle of Port Ellen or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in 118 places across Argyll and Bute, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Port Ellen to Glasgow (about 76 miles away).
All of PA42 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Mansefield Road, Mansefield Place and Back Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Port Ellen include Imeraval (1 mile west), Ardbeg (3 miles east), Bowmore (10 miles north-west), Port Charlotte (11 miles north-west) and Bun Othan (13 miles west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so it’s best to call first.
Local landmarks in Port Ellen
We visit homes around St John's Church (Port Ellen). A little further out are Dunyvaig Castle (2.4 miles east). Open spaces near Port Ellen include Loch nan Gabhar and The Oa.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
When we’d advise against a repair
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A bath split right through the body
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
