Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Tankerness, Orkney Islands
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Tankerness. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Wear marks under the taps
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Store bottles off the bath
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Dry the bath after use if possible, and rinse off any bath products.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
About our bath re-enamelling in Tankerness
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Whether it’s a coating lifting around the plughole and a bath in a colour that no longer suits, we can help.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Location
- Tankerness (KW17)
- Region
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. After that, protection goes down around the work area and the work begins. Allow most of the day, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- 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 day after.
Before we arrive
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from photos. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Related advice
Common questions in Tankerness
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work, so we ventilate the room. It fades as everything cures.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK, and that includes Tankerness. Prices do not change with location.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, frequently. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
How long will the bath be out of use?
One day for most baths, ready the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
Tankerness and the surrounding area
Tankerness is about 4 miles east of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 51 places in the Orkney Islands.
Our visits in KW17 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover include Toab (1 mile south), Upper Sanday (3 miles south), Kirkwall (4 miles west), St Mary's (5 miles south-west) and Balfour (6 miles north-west). If you’re somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Around Tankerness
Our clients here include homes close to St Andrew's Burial-Ground and the streets around them. Other landmarks nearby include Balfour Hospital (4.7 miles west) and Bishop's Palace (4.5 miles west). Open spaces near Tankerness include Mull Head Nature Reserve and Loch of Tankerness.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, normally one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Prices start from £350. The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tankerness
- Work done at your home or business
- Colour-matched on site
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One visit for most repairs
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Other services in Tankerness
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- A bath split right through the body
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How many areas need work
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Send pictures for a quote
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- The material, if you know it
- A picture taken from further back
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
Email us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, with your KW17 postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Landlord and trade work in Tankerness
If you manage property in Tankerness, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Tankerness as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it generally costs far less than a refit.
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
