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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Bonaly, Edinburgh
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Bonaly and across Edinburgh. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Bonaly
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Common call-outs are for an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and an old resurfacing that’s failing, across Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Bonaly (EH13)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Should I try a DIY kit first?
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
What we cannot put right
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A bath split right through the body
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Why repair rather than replace?
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
What you get with us
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Fixed prices from your photos
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Bonaly
Enamel wears gradually. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use wear the gloss away, normally first under the taps and around the waste.
Clients usually contact us about:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Stains that will not shift
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
What to look for in a quote
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What preparation is included
- Whether the price covers travel
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Looking after it afterwards
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Never use suction bath mats
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
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 it works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take the best part of a day. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
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.
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Bonaly: your questions answered
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
Care for it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
When can you do it?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you price it without visiting?
Typically, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Usually, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Bonaly. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
To get a price, send two or three pictures through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Bonaly and nearby
Bonaly is about 3 miles south-west of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH13, we come to you. We work in all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH13. From Bonaly Road, Bonaly Avenue and Munro Drive or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Close by, we cover Torphin (1 mile west), Swanston (2 miles east), Milton Bridge (4 miles south-east), Penicuik (5 miles south) and Silverburn (5 miles south). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (4 miles north-east), Leith (7 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (5 miles north-east).
Around Bonaly
In Bonaly, that means homes near Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming, Colinton Parish Church and Firrhill High School, among other places. Bonaly’s nearest station is Kingsknowe station, about 1.6 miles north of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around War Poets Collection (2.3 miles north-west) and Craiglockhart Hydropathic (1.7 miles north-east). The countryside around Bonaly includes White Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
