Orkney Islands · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Tingwall, Orkney Islands
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Tingwall, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- A coloured bath you want in white
Repair or replace: which is better?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, repairing usually costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Tingwall
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. If you are dealing with wear marks under the taps and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean, we can typically put it right, whatever the material.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will sort it.
- Location
- Tingwall (KW17)
- Area hub
- Orkney Islands
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Other services in Tingwall
Common problems we fix in Tingwall
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
These are the problems we are asked about most:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Stains that won’t shift
Questions to ask before booking
- What prep work is covered
- Who turns up on the day
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tingwall
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
For anyone letting property in or around Tingwall, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll come back with a combined price.
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
How it works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take most of the day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s generally ready the next day.
Before we arrive
- Ensure the area is dry
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
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Common questions in Tingwall
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
How to care for the repair
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Have chips seen to early
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Where we work around Tingwall
Tingwall is about 8 miles north-west of Kirkwall, in the Orkney Islands. We visit customers in Tingwall and the surrounding area, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. Tingwall is one of 51 towns and villages in the Orkney Islands where we work.
We work across KW17. Neighbouring places we cover include Gorseness (2 miles south-east), Isbister (3 miles south), Evie (3 miles north-west), Norseman (3 miles south-west) and Settiscarth (3 miles south-west). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so it’s best to call first.
Landmarks near Tingwall
Other landmarks nearby include Langskaill House (2.3 miles east). The countryside around Tingwall includes Loch of Brockan and Hammars Hill.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
What affects the price in Tingwall
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
The price 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 there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Most customers in Tingwall get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
