Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling in Scalloway
Damaged bath in Scalloway? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that will not shift
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Bath re-enamelling in Scalloway, done in place
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. We work on basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Scalloway (ZE1)
- County
- Shetland Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Store bottles off the bath
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
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.
For landlords and businesses
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Scalloway use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
What happens on the day
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes most of the day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
Ask for a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Advice
What we’re called out for in Scalloway
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Common reasons people in Scalloway contact us are:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Questions to ask before booking
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What prep work is covered
- What happens if they find more damage
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Repair or replace in Scalloway?
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing usually wins. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Scalloway
- Everything repaired in place
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Scalloway: your questions answered
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
How long is the bath unusable?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Unusual colours or finishes
The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before booking, with no extras added later.
Getting a price from pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone. Just make sure we can see:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- One picture of the entire bath
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Nearby places to Scalloway
What else we do in Scalloway
Covering Scalloway
Scalloway is in the Shetland Islands. Whether you’re in the middle of Scalloway or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover 63 places across the Shetland Islands.
Postcode districts we cover here: ZE1. Local streets include Main Street, Craigpark Road and Meadowfield Road, all of which we cover. Main roads around Scalloway include the B9074, so getting to you is simple. We also cover the places around Scalloway: Gulberwick (2 miles east), Hamnavoe (3 miles south-west), Veensgarth (3 miles north-east), Sound (4 miles east) and Toogs (4 miles south-west). Scalloway is one of the larger places we cover in the Shetland Islands. Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Landmarks near Scalloway
Typical jobs here are in homes near Methodist Church and Fisherman's Arms and the streets around them. Further afield, we also cover the area around Castle Holm (4.9 miles north) and Gilbert Bain Hospital (4.3 miles east). Not far away are Hill of Berry and Loch of Burwick.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
