Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Stromness homes
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Stromness and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Nothing else is disturbed. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
Why Stromness customers choose us
- We leave the room as we found it
- No need to remove anything
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Stromness
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. We’re frequently asked to fix an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and lots of chips and rust spots, on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Stromness and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Stromness (KW16)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Stromness, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will price them together.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, for example:
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- A metal bath with a through crack
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Stromness. What changes the price is:
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The material and finish
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send photos for a quote
We price nearly every job from photos. This is what we need:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: 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.
Stromness: your questions answered
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send pictures.
What happens next?
You get a fixed quote and available dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
How quickly can you book me in?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can pets and children be at home?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
Aftercare tips
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Repair dripping taps early
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, to stop limescale building up.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
What happens on the day
We turn up when we said we would and looks over the damage before anything else. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes most of the day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- 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.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote. Quotes are free and no obligation.
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Common problems we fix in Stromness
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- If travel is included in the price
- How the colour is matched
- What happens if they find more damage
Other services in Stromness
Stromness and nearby
Stromness is about 12 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We visit homes and businesses in Stromness and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Stromness is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands we cover.
All of KW16 is within our area. Jobs here include addresses on Franklin Road, Manse Lane and Springfield Crescent and the roads around them. You will find Stromness on the A965, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Cairston (1 mile north-east), Clouston (3 miles north-east), Stenness (4 miles north-east), Hoy (4 miles south) and Wasbister (4 miles north-east). As one of the bigger places in the Orkney Islands, Stromness sees plenty of our work. Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
What’s near Stromness
We visit homes around Stromness and stromness primary school, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Stromness Museum (under half a mile south). Open spaces near Stromness include Hill of Lynedardy and Brodgar RSPB Reserve.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
