Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Symbister, Shetland Islands
Bath re-enamelling in and around Symbister: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
About our bath re-enamelling in Symbister
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without a refit. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Typical jobs include enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, across cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Symbister (ZE2)
- Area hub
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Symbister
Replacing a bath usually involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, with the bath ready the next day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Symbister. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why us?
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A fixed quote before you book
- Colour-matched on site
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Symbister
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
If you manage property in Symbister, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes the best part of a day. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- 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 day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Open a window if you can
Getting a price
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or ring us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Symbister and the surrounding area
Symbister is in the Shetland Islands. Whether you’re in the middle of Symbister or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover all 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Our visits in ZE2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. From Rocky Road, Saeter and North Gardentown or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Other places close to Symbister include Sandwick (1 mile south-west), Clate (1 mile south), Hamister (1 mile north), Huxter (1 mile east) and Tripwell (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Lerwick (14 miles south), Sound (15 miles south) and Brae (12 miles west). For island and remote addresses, call first so we can plan the visit.
Local landmarks in Symbister
Green spaces nearby include Ward of Clett and Bu Water.
What else we do in Symbister
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
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.
When we’d advise against a repair
We will not take on work that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A bath that’s rusted through
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Looking after it afterwards
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Symbister?
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
People generally call us when they notice something like this:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Several chips and rust patches
What your quote should include
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- What prep work is covered
- How the colour is matched
- How long it needs to cure
FAQs for Symbister
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Symbister?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
What information do you need?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Most baths are done in a day, ready the next day. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
