Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Craigleith, Edinburgh
We travel to Craigleith for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Several chips and rust patches
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Have chips seen to early
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
Bath re-enamelling in Craigleith without replacing anything
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is usually the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Typical jobs include a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and staining under the taps and around the waste, on acrylic baths, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Area
- Craigleith (EH4, EH5, EH3)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
For landlords and businesses
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Letting agents often send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
How it works
The work is clean and fairly quiet. Protection goes down first, then the work takes most of the day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Honest limits
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- A metal bath with a through crack
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Holes rusted through the metal
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
When to call us in Craigleith
Previous coatings can fail too, lifting by the plughole or blistering. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
The things customers usually mention when they call are:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Comparing quotes
- How your room will be protected
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How soon you can use it again
Places near Craigleith
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Repairing versus replacing in Craigleith
Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Resurfacing renews the entire surface with the bath left where it is. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we price the whole job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why book with us
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Read our full price list or bath cost comparison.
FAQs for Craigleith
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Typically one day, with the bath ready the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
How long does re-enamelling last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Which areas do you work in?
We work UK-wide, so Craigleith is covered. Prices do not change with location.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
Yes, we do this regularly. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Covering Craigleith
Craigleith is about 2 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We visit homes and businesses in Craigleith, so there is no workshop to go to. Craigleith is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Every address in EH4, EH5 and EH3 is within our area. We regularly work on streets such as Ferry Road, Orchard Road and Grigor Avenue. Other places close to Craigleith include East Pilton (1 mile north-west), Comely Bank (1 mile south-east), Crewe Toll (1 mile north-west), Inverleith (1 mile north-east) and Stockbridge (1 mile east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), Newington (3 miles south-east), Queensferry (7 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south-east), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east) and Lochend (3 miles east).
Landmarks near Craigleith
In Craigleith, that means homes near Dean Parish Church, Stewart's Melville College and Hamilton's Bar & Kitchen, among other places. Other local landmarks include Broughton High School (under half a mile east), King George V Park (1.2 miles east), Gabrielle Keiller Library (0.7 miles south) and St Columba's Parish Church (0.9 miles west). The nearest railway station is Haymarket station, about 1.2 miles south. A little further out are Western General Hospital (within half a mile west) and Edinburgh Castle (1.4 miles south-east). Open spaces near Craigleith include Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. 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.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
