Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Settiscarth homes
Damaged bath in Settiscarth? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Bath re-enamelling in Settiscarth without replacing anything
If your bath is sound but looks tired, resurfacing is normally the best value. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. Typical jobs include stains that won’t shift and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, in acrylic baths, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Where
- Settiscarth (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
When to call us in Settiscarth
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use, with nothing wrong except the surface. The body of the bath is usually perfectly sound.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Several chips and rust patches
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A coloured bath you want in white
Comparing quotes
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- How changes to the job are handled
- Whether the price covers travel
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
About Settiscarth
Settiscarth is about 7 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We agree a date that works for you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Our repair technicians cover all 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands.
Every address in KW17 is within our area. We also cover the places around Settiscarth: Norseman (1 mile east), Isbister (2 miles east), Harray (3 miles west), Bimbister (3 miles south-west) and Finstown (3 miles south). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Landmarks near Settiscarth
Further afield, we also cover the area around Corrigall Farm Museum (2.5 miles west) and Langskaill House (4.8 miles north-east). Green spaces nearby include Birsay moors RSPB Reserve and Loch of Brockan.
FAQs for Settiscarth
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we’ll reply with the earliest dates.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
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.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Generally, yes. The old repair comes out first, so let us know about it.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Settiscarth?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item with your KW17 postcode.
Can you quote from pictures?
Yes, almost always. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Should you replace it?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- No need to remove anything
- One visit for most repairs
- We leave the room as we found it
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 photos.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Repair dripping taps early
- Never use suction bath mats
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Store bottles off the bath
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Settiscarth as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes most of the day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- 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.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let us know about parking or access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
Ask for a price
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Settiscarth, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Settiscarth. The price depends on:
- The colour and finish to match
- What kind of damage it is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear pictures are usually enough. It helps if you send:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed quote.
What else we do in Settiscarth
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
