Shetland Islands · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Walls homes
Our repair technicians come to Walls for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Several chips and rust patches
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Walls
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 a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and stains that won’t shift, we can help, whatever the material.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Location
- Walls (ZE2)
- Area hub
- Shetland Islands
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and do not leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further.
Walls and the surrounding area
Walls is in the Shetland Islands. We travel to customers in Walls, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We work in all 63 towns and villages in the Shetland Islands, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: ZE2. Whether you live on New Road, Vagaland and Pier Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Walls include Easter Skeld (5 miles south-east), Sandness (6 miles north-west), Melby (6 miles north-west), Aith (8 miles north-east) and Kalliness (9 miles east). Larger places within reach include Lerwick (15 miles east), Sound (15 miles south-east), Scalloway (12 miles south-east) and Brae (14 miles north-east). Some remote addresses need extra planning, so call us to arrange it.
Around Walls
Typical jobs here are in homes near Walls Village and the streets around them. For a walk, there’s Loch of Bardister and Ward of Culswick.
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
More services for Walls
Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath normally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Resurfacing is one technician, normally in a day, and the bath can be used the day after. Prices start from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You’ll see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Walls
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Most jobs done in one visit
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How much damage there is
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your photos
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- One picture of the entire bath
- Natural light rather than flash
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
When to call us in Walls
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Wear marks under the taps
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A coating lifting around the plughole
What your quote should include
- When it can be used again
- Who will actually do the work
- How to look after the finish
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. The floor and nearby surfaces are covered before any work starts. The work itself takes most of the day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Get a quote
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Landlord and trade work in Walls
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
For anyone letting property in or around Walls, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Common questions in Walls
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
How soon can you come?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It clears as the finish cures.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed quote. There’s no obligation to book.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
