Dumfries and Galloway · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling in Portpatrick
Bath re-enamelling across Portpatrick and nearby, generally in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- Wear marks under the taps
Aftercare tips
Looking after the surface is easy:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
About our bath re-enamelling in Portpatrick
We don’t move the bath, so the taps, tiles and plumbing aren’t touched. It usually takes one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. Our technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays, and common reasons people contact us are an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and staining under the taps and around the waste.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard.
- Location
- Portpatrick (DG9)
- County
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Portpatrick
Honest limits
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
The process
On the day itself, there is little for you to do. Let us in and show us the room, and we’ll take it from there. Most visits take most of the day.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
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Portpatrick: your questions answered
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
What happens after I send pictures?
We come back with a fixed quote. You are under no obligation.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send pictures.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Portpatrick?
Resurfacing from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You’ll get a fixed figure before booking.
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.
Repairs by material
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, with the outside refinished as well.
DIY kit or professional repair?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us photos 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.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Portpatrick?
Older baths often have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What to look for in a quote
- If travel is included in the price
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How the colour is matched
Our work in Portpatrick
Portpatrick is about 5 miles south-west of Stranraer, in Dumfries and Galloway. Wherever you are in the DG9 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Portpatrick is one of 138 towns and villages in Dumfries and Galloway we cover. Our nearest city page is Glasgow, about 77 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of the DG9 postcode area. We regularly work on streets such as Main Street, Dinvin Street and St Patrick Street. Neighbouring places we cover include Lochans (4 miles north-east), Stranraer (5 miles north-east), Stoneykirk (6 miles east), Leswalt (6 miles north) and Lime Kiln (6 miles north-east).
What’s near Portpatrick
Typical jobs here are in homes near Portpatrick. Nearby you’ll also find Galloway Community Hospital (5.4 miles north-east). For a walk, there’s Old Loch.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- How much damage there is
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Access to the area
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
