Midlothian · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Danderhall, Midlothian
Problem with your bath in Danderhall? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Danderhall
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. Our technicians work on cast iron baths, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and common reasons people contact us are enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Area
- Danderhall (EH22)
- Region
- Midlothian
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Landlord and trade work in Danderhall
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A bath split right through the body
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes most of the day. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Clear the area around the damage
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
Ask for a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Advice
What your bath is made of matters
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
What affects the price in Danderhall
Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before you book. We look at:
- The material and finish
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
How to get a fixed price
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Any details about the material
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- Details of any past repairs
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Danderhall, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
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Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Danderhall
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we’ll do what we can.
Can a failed resurfacing be redone?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Is there any odour?
There can be some smell while we work. It clears as the materials cure.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Danderhall?
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, generally first under the taps and around the waste.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Several chips and rust patches
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- A roll-top that is seen better days
Before booking anyone
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
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 often lifts.
Where we work around Danderhall
Danderhall is about 2 miles north-west of Dalkeith, in Midlothian. Anywhere in EH22, a technician comes to you. Danderhall is one of 33 places in Midlothian we cover.
Our technicians cover all of the EH22 postcode area. You will find streets such as Newton Church Road, Forth View Crescent and Danderhall Crescent, and we cover them all. We also cover the places around Danderhall: Fernieside (1 mile west), Ferniehill (1 mile west), The Wisp (1 mile north-west), Gilmerton (1 mile south-west) and Moredun (1 mile west). Within a short drive, we also cover Bonnyrigg (3 miles south), Penicuik (7 miles south-west), Loanhead (3 miles south-west), Gorebridge (5 miles south-east), Newtongrange (4 miles south-east) and Mayfield (4 miles south-east). Danderhall is among the bigger towns we cover in Midlothian.
Near you in Danderhall
Our clients here include homes close to Drum Park, Newton Church and Castlebrae Community High School and the streets around them. The closest station to Danderhall is Shawfair station, roughly 0.8 miles north-east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Natural History Collections (2.6 miles west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (1.3 miles north-west). The countryside around Danderhall includes Nether Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
