Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Tenston homes
We travel to Tenston for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Tenston
We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. If you are dealing with a roll-top that’s seen better days and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, we can help, on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths alike.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Tenston (KW16)
- County
- Orkney Islands
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Repair dripping taps early
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why Tenston clients choose us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No extra charge for your area
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Fixed prices from your photos
See our prices page or bath cost comparison.
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
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.
Where we work around Tenston
Tenston is about 12 miles west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. Anywhere in KW16, we come to you. Our repair technicians cover all 51 towns and villages across the Orkney Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of KW16 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Close by, we cover Wasbister (1 mile south), Russland (2 miles north-east), Hourston (2 miles north-east), Skeabrae (3 miles north) and Harray (3 miles east). If you’re somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
What’s near Tenston
Well-known places in the area include Skara Brae Visitor Centre (2.8 miles north-west). For a walk, there is Mill Dam of Rango and Hill of Miffia.
Common problems we fix in Tenston
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
What your quote should include
- How to care for the finish
- How soon you can use it again
- Who will actually do the work
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
FAQs for Tenston
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Is there a smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we’ll quote them together.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Do you work in Tenston?
We do. We send a technician to Tenston for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Work for landlords and builders
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Doing more than one item at once
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- The material, if you know it
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll say immediately whether it can be repaired.
What we cannot put right
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Tenston
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
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What we do, step by step
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the work takes the best part of a day. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to care for 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.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
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About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
