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Bath Re-enamelling for Arbroath homes

Bath re-enamelling across Arbroath and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Thin, worn enamel in places
  • Stains that will not shift
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling in Arbroath

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will arrange it.

Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

Bath re-enamelling in Arbroath without replacing anything

Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Whether it’s a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and a coloured bath you want in white, we can help, on basins & shower trays, acrylic baths and cast iron baths alike.

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

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Where
Arbroath (DD11)
Region
Angus
Cover
One year on every repair
Price
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

DIY repairs versus a professional job

For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs frequently look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.

What your bath is made of matters

Pressed steel

Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.

Acrylic

Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.

What bath re-enamelling costs

Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • The material and finish
  • The colour and finish to match
  • The type of damage
  • The size and number of damaged areas

The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.

Send photos for a quote

Two or three clear photos are generally enough. Try to include:

  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Something in shot to show the size
  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings

Most clients in Arbroath get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.

When a repair isn’t the answer

A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:

  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
  • A bath that’s rusted through

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.

Materials we repair

  • Acrylic baths
  • Cast iron baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Basins & shower trays
  • Pressed steel baths

Where we work around Arbroath

Arbroath is about 16 miles north-east of Dundee, in Angus. Whether you are in the middle of Arbroath or on the outskirts, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Arbroath is one of 40 places in Angus we cover. Our jobs stretch from Arbroath to Edinburgh (49 miles away).

Postcode districts we cover here: DD11. Local streets include Fergus Square, High Street and Cairnie Street, all of which we cover. With the A92 and A933 close by, Arbroath is easy for our technicians to reach. Nearby, we also work in St Vigeans (1 mile north), Colliston (3 miles north-west), Auchmithie (3 miles north-east), Balmirmer (4 miles south-west) and East Haven (4 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Forfar (13 miles north-west), Carnoustie (6 miles south-west), Brechin (12 miles north), Hunter's Town (7 miles south-west), Gardynebourg (7 miles south-west) and West Haven (6 miles south-west). Arbroath is one of the larger places we cover in Angus.

Near you in Arbroath

Our clients here include homes close to Arbroath High School, Knox's Church and The Corn Exchange pub and the streets around them. There is a railway station in Arbroath itself: Arbroath station. Other landmarks nearby include Arbroath Signal Tower Museum (0.6 miles south) and Arbroath Infirmary (0.6 miles south).

Map of Arbroath © OpenStreetMap contributors

What happens on the day

We work cleanly and quietly, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes most of the day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.

  1. First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
  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. We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.

Getting ready for the visit

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Tell us about parking, stairs or access
  • Let the surface dry out before the visit

Ask for a price

To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Repair or replace in Arbroath?

Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Arbroath. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.

What you get with us

  • A year’s guarantee on all work
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • One price list for the whole UK

Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

Common questions in Arbroath

Can a failed resurfacing be redone?

In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send photos.

Is there a smell?

A little, during the work. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

Is there a guarantee?

Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.

Do I have to be there?

Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.

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.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. If photos don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.

Common problems we fix in Arbroath

A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • A coloured bath you want in white

What to look for in a quote

  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Who will actually do the work
  • What preparation is included
  • How the room is protected while they work

How to compare quotes

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