Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Portsoy homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Portsoy and the surrounding area, usually in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
About our bath re-enamelling in Portsoy
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Typical jobs include an outdated colour you’d like to change and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, in pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Portsoy and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Portsoy (AB45)
- Region
- Aberdeenshire
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Questions from Portsoy
Do you cover the entire of Aberdeenshire?
The whole UK, including all of Aberdeenshire. Just include your postcode and we’ll confirm dates.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What happens if you find more damage?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes, we do this regularly. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Towns and villages near Portsoy
What else we do in Portsoy
When we would advise against a repair
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
Why repair rather than replace?
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and normally a day, with the bath back in use the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before booking.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Portsoy
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- One visit for most repairs
- No extra charge for your area
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
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.
Portsoy and nearby
Portsoy is about 10 miles east of Buckie, in Aberdeenshire. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 161 places in Aberdeenshire.
Here we cover the AB45 postcode area. Whether you live on South High Street, North High Street and Main Street or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Main roads around Portsoy include the A98 and B9019, which makes travel easy. Other places close to Portsoy include Sandend (2 miles west), Fordyce (2 miles south-west), Boyndie (4 miles south-east), Ladysbridge (4 miles east) and Whitehills (4 miles east). Further out, we also cover Turriff (13 miles south-east), Banff (6 miles east), Macduff (7 miles east), Aberchirder (9 miles south) and Gardenstown (13 miles east). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in Portsoy
Typical jobs here are in homes near St John's Episcopal Church and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Boyne Castle (1.5 miles east) and Campbell Hospital (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Portsoy includes Durn Hill.
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a full day for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can usually be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Email us a picture of the damage and one of the entire item, with your AB45 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
Related advice
Landlord and trade work in Portsoy
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.
What we are called out for in Portsoy
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A coloured bath you want in white
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Questions to ask before booking
- How the colour is matched
- How to look after the finish
- Whether the price covers travel
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear pictures are typically enough. Try to include:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
For a price in Portsoy, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
