Moray · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Portknockie, Moray
Bath re-enamelling in Portknockie without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A roll-top that is seen better days
About our bath re-enamelling in Portknockie
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. Our technicians work on basins & shower trays, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there is a problem and we’ll come back.
- Where
- Portknockie (AB56)
- Area hub
- Moray
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes most of the day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
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Portknockie questions
Do you cover Portknockie?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Portknockie and the rest of Moray. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
How long does re-enamelling take?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Is there any odour?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It fades as everything cures.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Whether we combine several jobs
- How easy the damage is to reach
We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Send photos for a quote
You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Repair or replace in Portknockie?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. 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 will get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Portknockie
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No extra charge for your area
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Holes rusted through the metal
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
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.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Common problems we fix in Portknockie
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Wear marks under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Who will actually do the work
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Respect the curing time we give you
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Where we work around Portknockie
Portknockie is about 4 miles north-east of Buckie, in Moray. Jobs in Portknockie are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Portknockie is one of 58 places in Moray we cover.
We cover every part of the AB56 postcode area. Jobs here include addresses on High Street, Station Road and Victoria Place and the roads around them. Being close to the B9021, Portknockie is easy for our technicians to reach. Other places close to Portknockie include Buckpool (2 miles west), Findochty (2 miles west), Cullen (2 miles south-east), Lintmill (3 miles south-east) and Portessie (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Buckie (4 miles south-west), Keith (12 miles south), Fochabers (11 miles south-west), Ianstown (4 miles south-west) and Lhanbryde (14 miles west). Being one of Moray’s larger places, Portknockie is somewhere we visit often. For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
What’s near Portknockie
Typical jobs here are in homes near Church Of Scotland. Nearby you’ll also find Findochty Castle (2.2 miles west) and Seafield Hospital (5.1 miles south-west).
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