Dundee · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ballumbie, Dundee
Damaged bath in Ballumbie? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Wear marks under the taps
Covering Ballumbie
Ballumbie is about 2 miles north-west of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 50 towns and villages in Dundee. We work right across the region, from Ballumbie to Edinburgh (about 40 miles away).
Postcode districts we cover here: DD4 and DD5. We regularly work on streets such as Drumgeith Road, Ballumbie Road and Earlston Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Whitfield (1 mile west), Douglas (1 mile south), Pitkerro (1 mile south-west), Craigiebank (2 miles south-west) and Mill of Mains (2 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Dundee (3 miles south-west), Stobswell (3 miles south-west), Monifieth (3 miles east), Blackness (4 miles south-west), Logie (4 miles south-west) and St Marys (4 miles west).
Local landmarks in Ballumbie
Typical jobs here are in homes near Braeview Academy and Dundee, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Broughty Ferry station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Maryfield Hospital (2.3 miles south-west) and James Guthrie Orchar Art Gallery (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Balgay Hill and Trottick Mill Ponds.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Ballumbie
Many of the baths we re-enamel are period roll-tops, which are heavy, hard to move and costly to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Typical jobs include a roll-top that’s seen better days and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, in pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there is a problem and we will come back.
- Area
- Ballumbie (DD4, DD5)
- Region
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 frequently lifts.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Repair or replace: which is better?
There are times replacing is better: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing usually wins. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we will give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- We leave the room as we found it
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
FAQs for Ballumbie
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. Inside and out.
Can you quote from photos?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Are there extra charges for Ballumbie?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Do you come to Ballumbie?
Yes. We cover the whole UK and travel to Ballumbie. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
How long is the bath unusable?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
Common problems we fix in Ballumbie
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
People normally call us after spotting one of these:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Wear marks under the taps
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Aftercare advice
- What protection goes down before work starts
- What happens if they find more damage
Also near Ballumbie
Also in Ballumbie
What affects the price in Ballumbie
Resurfacing from £350. We don’t charge extra for travel to Ballumbie. The price comes down to:
- The colour and finish to match
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- Doing more than one item at once
- What kind of damage it is
The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before you book, with no extras added later.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A photo taken from further back
Most clients in Ballumbie get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
How the visit works
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, do the job and tidy away. Plan for most of the day. Before leaving, we tell you how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- 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.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we will come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
When we’d advise against a repair
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath split right through the body
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
