Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Vidlin homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Vidlin, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Bath re-enamelling in Vidlin without replacing anything
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Our repair technicians work on basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and cast iron baths, and people most often call us about worn patches where water runs and sits and stains that won’t shift.
Whatever the size of the job, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Vidlin (ZE2)
- Area hub
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. It normally takes the best part of a day.
- 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.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
How to prepare
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Make sure the area is dry
Ask for a price
We price from pictures so you do not 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, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
About Vidlin
Vidlin is in the Shetland Islands. We visit homes and businesses in Vidlin, so nothing has to leave your home. Vidlin is one of 63 places in the Shetland Islands we cover.
Our visits in ZE2 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover include Dury (4 miles south), Hamister (4 miles east), Voe (4 miles west), Symbister (4 miles south-east) and Sandwick (4 miles south-east). If you’re somewhere remote, call first so we can plan the visit.
Local landmarks in Vidlin
Well-known places in the area include The Cabin Museum (1.5 miles south-west). For a walk, there is Kirkhouse Loch and Setter Hill.
Also in Vidlin
Should you replace it?
A new bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the whole surface without moving it. Prices start from £350. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before booking, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Vidlin
- Same prices wherever you are
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- A fixed quote before booking
- Everything repaired in place
Take a look at our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
What we can’t put right
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
How to look after the repair
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Vidlin. The price depends on:
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Quotes from your pictures
You can take the pictures on your phone, there is no need for anything special. Just ensure we can see:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
For a price in Vidlin, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Common problems we fix in Vidlin
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Stains that will not shift
- Several chips and rust patches
Comparing quotes
- How your room will be protected
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- What preparation is included
- How changes to the job are handled
Vidlin: your questions answered
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Is there a smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Are there extra charges for Vidlin?
We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time that suits you.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Vidlin, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Vidlin as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
