Argyll and Bute · Scotland

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Tom nan Ragh, Argyll and Bute

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Tom nan Ragh, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Tom nan Ragh homes

Bath re-enamelling in Tom nan Ragh without replacing anything

When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is usually the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Common call-outs are for a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and a coloured bath you want in white, on pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths.

You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Tom nan Ragh as everywhere else we work.

Where
Tom nan Ragh (PA23)
County
Argyll and Bute
Cover
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician

DIY kit or professional repair?

If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.

How it works

From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes most of the day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
  4. We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

Before we arrive

  • Let us know if it has been repaired before
  • Let us know about parking or access
  • Point us to the nearest place to park

Ask for a price

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 problems we fix in Tom nan Ragh

Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.

Keep an eye out for any of the following:

  • A coating lifting around the plughole
  • Several chips and rust patches
  • An outdated colour you’d like to change
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping

What your quote should include

  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How soon you can use it again
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether a trained technician does the job

10 questions to ask before you book

Different materials, different repairs

Pressed steel

Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.

Roll-top and period baths

We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.

Why repair rather than replace?

A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and generally a day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.

What you get with us

  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Nothing taken out or refitted
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited

Read our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.

How to care for the repair

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
  • Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
  • Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
  • A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away

Dry the bath after use if possible, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.

Work for landlords and builders

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.

If you manage property in Tom nan Ragh, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

About Tom nan Ragh

Tom nan Ragh is about 8 miles north-west of Greenock, in Argyll and Bute. We travel to clients in Tom nan Ragh and the surrounding area, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. We work in 118 places across Argyll and Bute. You can also see our page for Glasgow, about 29 miles away.

Here we cover the PA23 postcode area. Close by, we cover Kilmun (1 mile east), Sandbank (2 miles south-east), Strone (3 miles east), Dunoon (3 miles south-east) and Kirn (3 miles south-east). Larger places within reach include Helensburgh (10 miles east), Rothesay (11 miles south), Rhu (8 miles east), Garelochhead (8 miles north-east), Port Bannatyne (10 miles south-west) and Innellan (7 miles south). Remote and island addresses take a little more planning, so call us to arrange it.

Near you in Tom nan Ragh

In Tom nan Ragh, that means homes near St Munn's Parish Church, among other places. A little further out are Castle House Museum (3.7 miles south-east) and Cowal Community Hospital (2.8 miles south-east). For a walk, there is Clach Bheinn and Loch Loskin.

Map of Tom nan Ragh © OpenStreetMap contributors

Prices and what affects them

Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:

  • Unusual colours or finishes
  • What the surface is made of
  • The type of damage
  • The size and number of damaged areas

We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Tom nan Ragh. The job itself decides the price: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Quotes from your pictures

Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Just make sure we can see:

  • A clear, close picture of the problem area
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Questions from Tom nan Ragh

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.

What happens if you find more damage?

We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.

Will you leave a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.

Does re-enamelling smell?

There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.

Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?

Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.

Can you resurface a pink bath in white?

Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.

Do you work in Tom nan Ragh?

We do. Repair technicians travel to Tom nan Ragh from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.

What happens next?

We review the photos and send a fixed quote with dates.

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