Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling in Scarwell
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Scarwell. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Store bottles off the bath
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Bath re-enamelling in Scarwell, done in place
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We regularly repair Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are lots of chips and rust spots and a coating lifting around the plughole.
Every job is backed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Scarwell (KW16)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Scarwell, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
What bath re-enamelling costs
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
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Doing more than one item at once
We don’t add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your photos
Good pictures mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Something in shot to show the size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Details of any past repairs
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Common questions in Scarwell
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send pictures.
Do you cover the entire of the Orkney Islands?
All of the Orkney Islands, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
What happens after I send photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Common problems we fix in Scarwell
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
People usually call us when they notice one of these:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Several chips and rust patches
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Comparing quotes
- How your room will be protected
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How to look after the finish
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes a full day, and we’ll keep you posted as we go.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Get a quote
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Advice
More services for Scarwell
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. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
What your bath is made of matters
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.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Our work in Scarwell
Scarwell is about 14 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover 51 places across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in KW16 is within our area. With the B9056 close by, Scarwell is easy for our technicians to reach. Close by, we cover Skeabrae (2 miles east), Dounby (3 miles east), Tenston (3 miles south-east), Hourston (4 miles east) and The Barony (4 miles north). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.
Near you in Scarwell
Around Scarwell, we work in homes near Quoyloo Parish Church. Other landmarks nearby include Skara Brae Visitor Centre (1.6 miles south) and Earl's Palace (4.1 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The Loons and Loch of Banks RSPB nature reserve and Loch of Isbister.
When a repair is not the answer
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A bath split right through the body
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
