Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Skeabrae, Orkney Islands
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Skeabrae and the surrounding area, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Stains that won’t shift
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Skeabrae
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. If you’re dealing with a coating lifting around the plughole and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, we can help.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Skeabrae (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. There is no charge for travel to Skeabrae. The price comes down to:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Send pictures for a quote
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Something in shot to show the size
- One picture of the whole bath
- Where you are, by postcode
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
What happens on the day
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It typically takes most of the day, and you’re welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
For most jobs, photos 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
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Other services in Skeabrae
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Our work in Skeabrae
Skeabrae is about 13 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Anywhere in KW17, we come to you. Skeabrae is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
All of KW17 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We also travel to Dounby (1 mile east), Hourston (2 miles south-east), Scarwell (2 miles west), Russland (3 miles south-east) and Tenston (3 miles south). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Local landmarks in Skeabrae
Further afield, we also cover the area around Earl's Palace (4.6 miles north-west) and Kirbuster Farm Museum (2.8 miles north). The countryside around Skeabrae includes Orr Shun and Greeny Hill.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why Skeabrae clients choose us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We leave the room as we found it
- One-year guarantee on every repair
See our full price list or bath cost comparison.
When a repair is not the answer
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Holes rusted through the metal
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly before booking.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
Common problems we fix in Skeabrae
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use, with nothing wrong except the surface. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is normally as strong as ever.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- Wear marks under the taps
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Before booking anyone
- How your room will be protected
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Who turns up on the day
- What prep work is covered
How to care for the repair
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Have chips seen to early
Dry the bath after use if possible, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Skeabrae questions
Does re-enamelling smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. If photos do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Does someone need to be in?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What information do you need?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Do you work in Skeabrae?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Skeabrae. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Do you cover the entire of the Orkney Islands?
Everywhere in the UK, Skeabrae included. There’s no extra charge for travel.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
