Aberdeenshire · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Crathes, Aberdeenshire
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Crathes, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Bath re-enamelling in Crathes 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. Typical jobs include lots of chips and rust spots and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do.
- Where
- Crathes (AB31)
- Area hub
- Aberdeenshire
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
About Crathes
Crathes is about 13 miles south-west of Aberdeen, in Aberdeenshire. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Crathes is one of 161 places in Aberdeenshire where we work.
We cover every part of AB31 and the streets around it. Whether you live on Hollybush Lane and Green Banks or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you’re just outside Crathes, we cover Crossroads (1 mile south), Kirkton of Durris (1 mile east), Balfour (2 miles east), Woodlands (2 miles east) and Banchory (3 miles west). Larger places within reach include Westhill (8 miles north-east), Stonehaven (9 miles south-east), Kemnay (12 miles north), Kintore (12 miles north), Aboyne (14 miles west) and Newtonhill (10 miles east).
Around Crathes
A little further out are Crathes Castle (1 mile west) and Crathes Castle (1 mile west). Not far away are Scolty Hill.
When to call us in Crathes
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Several chips and rust patches
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
- Whether the price covers travel
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Work for landlords and builders
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip.
If you manage property in Crathes, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
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When we’d advise against a repair
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we work on in Crathes
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
DIY kit or professional repair?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we pay close attention there.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take the best part of a day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- 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.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the next day.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Ask for a price
Email us photos of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Crathes, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
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Should you replace it?
Replacing a bath typically involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, with the bath ready the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why us?
- No extra charge for your area
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We leave the room as we found it
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Read our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The type of damage
- The colour and finish to match
- Doing more than one item at once
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Getting a price from photos
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Please include:
- Any details about the material
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Common questions in Crathes
Are there extra charges for Crathes?
There’s no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit usually costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
