Highland · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Whiterow homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Whiterow. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Wear marks under the taps
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Whiterow
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is typically the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Our technicians work on pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and acrylic baths, and people most often call us about an outdated colour you’d like to change and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Whiterow (KW1)
- Area hub
- Highland
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is typically much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- No need to remove anything
- No extra charge for your area
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Work done at your home or business
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Whiterow and the surrounding area
Whiterow is about 19 miles south-east of Thurso, in Highland. We agree a date that works for you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Whiterow is one of 253 places in Highland where we work.
Here we cover the KW1 postcode area. We also cover the places around Whiterow: Wick (1 mile north), Haster (3 miles north-west), Staxigoe (3 miles north-east), Thrumster (3 miles south-west) and Ackergillshore (3 miles north). If you’re somewhere remote, ring us first and we will plan the trip.
Landmarks near Whiterow
In Whiterow, that means homes near Wick High School, Pulteneytown Parish Church and Bignold Park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Wick station, roughly 1.2 miles north of the centre. A little further out are Wick Heritage Museum (1.2 miles north) and Castle of Old Wick (0.6 miles east). The countryside around Whiterow includes Loch Hempriggs.
DIY kit or professional repair?
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 then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Keeping it looking good
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
Dry the bath after use if possible, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Whiterow?
Often the bath has just had decades of use, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is generally as strong as ever.
If you can see any of these, send us a photo:
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How the colour is matched
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- How soon you can use it again
For landlords and businesses
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
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What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
Materials we work on in Whiterow
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
What happens on the day
You don’t need to empty the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take most of the day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the next day.
How to prepare
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Have a window or extractor fan available
How to get a price
You don’t need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will come back to you with a fixed figure.
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Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Whiterow
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Is there a smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Do you work in Whiterow?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Whiterow and the rest of Highland. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Does the bath have to be removed?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
