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Bath Re-enamelling for Colinton Mains homes
Bath re-enamelling in and around Colinton Mains: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Thin, worn enamel in places
Bath re-enamelling in Colinton Mains without replacing anything
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We’re often asked to fix a coating lifting around the plughole and several chips and rust patches, across basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Colinton Mains and across Edinburgh.
- Where
- Colinton Mains (EH13, EH10, EH14)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When to call us in Colinton Mains
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Common reasons people in Colinton Mains contact us include:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Chips and rust in more than one place
Questions to ask before booking
- How to care for the finish
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Should you replace it?
A new bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing gives the bath a new finish with the bath left where it is. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Colour-matched on site
- A fixed quote before booking
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
Take a look at our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Colinton Mains and nearby
Colinton Mains is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Across the EH13 area, we carry out the work at your property. Colinton Mains is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Every address in EH13, EH10 and EH14 is covered. That includes homes on Redford Road, Greenbank Road and Oxgangs Avenue and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Colinton Mains: Firrhill (1 mile north-west), Oxgangs (1 mile east), Redford (1 mile west), Greenbank (1 mile north-east) and Comiston (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Local landmarks in Colinton Mains
Our customers here include homes close to St Johns Colinton Mains Church, Firrhill High School and Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming. The closest station to Colinton Mains is Slateford station, about 1.3 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Edinburgh City Hospital (0.5 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.
Keeping it looking good
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
What we do, step by step
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, sheet and mask the area around the job, carry out the work and tidy away. Plan for most of the day from start to finish. Before we go, we will explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- 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.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the following day.
Before we arrive
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
For a price in Colinton Mains, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Repairs by material
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
What affects the price in Colinton Mains
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Colinton Mains. What changes the price is:
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Whether we combine several jobs
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Send photos for a quote
Phone photos are fine. Ensure they show:
- Any details about the material
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
Send us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EH13 postcode, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
When a repair isn’t the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair cannot fix:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- A metal bath with a through crack
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Colinton Mains
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
Landlord and trade work in Colinton Mains
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
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Questions from Colinton Mains
What do you need from me?
Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
How quickly can you book me in?
We’ll give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. A close-up and a wider photo are enough to give a fixed price.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Colinton Mains included. Travel is included in the price.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
