Dundee · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Drumsturdy, Dundee
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Drumsturdy. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- Lots of chips and rust spots
Common questions in Drumsturdy
Will there be a smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Do you cover Drumsturdy?
We do. We send a technician to Drumsturdy for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Normally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Which areas do you work in?
Across the UK. Prices don’t change with location.
About our bath re-enamelling in Drumsturdy
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. You end up with a smooth, glossy surface. We’re frequently asked to fix a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and an old resurfacing that’s failing, across Victorian roll-tops, pressed steel baths and basins & shower trays.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Location
- Drumsturdy (DD5)
- Area hub
- Dundee
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
Where we work around Drumsturdy
Drumsturdy is about 2 miles north-east of Broughty Ferry, in Dundee. Clients in Drumsturdy get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. Drumsturdy is one of 50 places in Dundee where we work. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 41 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: DD5. We also cover the places around Drumsturdy: Kingennie (1 mile north-west), Newbigging (1 mile north-east), Wellbank (1 mile north-west), Bucklerheads (2 miles west) and Monikie (2 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Dundee (6 miles south-west), Stobswell (5 miles south-west), Blackness (7 miles south-west), Logie (7 miles south-west), St Marys (7 miles west) and Downfield (6 miles west).
Local landmarks in Drumsturdy
Our clients here include homes close to Newbigging Parish Church And War Memorial and Monifieth High School and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Monifieth station, roughly 2.1 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include James Guthrie Orchar Art Gallery (3.2 miles south) and Ashludie Hospital (1.5 miles south-east). Green spaces nearby include Trottick Mill Ponds.
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When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we’ll tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Repairing versus replacing in Drumsturdy
A replacement often means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and usually a day, with the bath back in use the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Drumsturdy
- Everything repaired in place
- Normally one visit, start to finish
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- Fixed prices from your photos
Read our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
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.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
What we do, step by step
Visits start with a quick look at the job together, so you know exactly what we are doing. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. You can expect it to take most of the day.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
- The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
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Landlord and trade work in Drumsturdy
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Drumsturdy use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it usually costs far less than a refit.
For anyone letting property in or around Drumsturdy, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
How to care for the repair
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Never use suction bath mats
- Have chips seen to early
- Repair dripping taps early
- Store bottles off the bath
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
What we’re called out for in Drumsturdy
Enamel does not fail overnight. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, typically first under the taps and around the waste.
Keep an eye out for these signs:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Questions to ask before booking
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- How the colour is matched
- Who turns up on the day
- How the room is protected while they work
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
