Highland · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Slackbuie homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Slackbuie and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- An old resurfacing that is failing
Common problems we fix in Slackbuie
Often the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is usually as strong as ever.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Wear marks under the taps
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A coloured bath you want in white
What your quote should include
- What prep work is covered
- How changes to the job are handled
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
About our bath re-enamelling in Slackbuie
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Typical jobs include lots of chips and rust spots and an outdated colour you’d like to change, on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Slackbuie (IV2)
- Area hub
- Highland
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Send pictures for a quote
We price nearly every job from pictures. This is what we need:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Details of any past repairs
- A photo taken from further back
- Any details about the material
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you will get a fixed figure back.
Landlord and trade work in Slackbuie
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, so there is no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
What else we do in Slackbuie
What your bath is made of matters
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 is the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Common questions in Slackbuie
Can you quote from pictures?
Generally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you cover Slackbuie?
We do. We send a technician to Slackbuie for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Are there extra charges for Slackbuie?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Our work in Slackbuie
Slackbuie is about 2 miles south of Inverness, in Highland. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover all 253 towns and villages in Highland.
Postcode districts we cover here: IV2. Local streets include Bracara Road, Orchid Avenue and Willow Avenue. If you’re just outside Slackbuie, we cover Lochardil (1 mile north-west), Hilton (1 mile north), Inverness (2 miles north), Ballifeary (2 miles north-west) and Crown (2 miles north). Further out, we also cover Cradlehall (4 miles north-east), Merkinch (3 miles north-west), Dingwall (13 miles north-west), Muir of Ord (10 miles north-west), Fortrose (10 miles north) and Conon Bridge (12 miles north-west). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
What’s near Slackbuie
Typical jobs here are in homes near Whin Park, Inverness Royal Academy and Bun-sgoil Ghàidhlig Inbhir Nis, among other places. Slackbuie’s nearest station is Inverness station, about 2.3 miles north. Nearby you will also find Eastgate Shopping Centre (2.2 miles north) and Royal Northern Infirmary (1.8 miles north). Open spaces near Slackbuie include Tomnahurich and Loch Dochfour.
Honest limits
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A metal bath with a through crack
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
How to care for the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Get any chip repaired quickly
Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
What happens on the day
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you are not left guessing. Once we’re there, the work takes the best part of a day. We leave the room clean and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know about parking or access
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Getting a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
