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Bath Re-enamelling for East Pilton homes
Problem with your bath in East Pilton? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Bath re-enamelling in East Pilton, done in place
We don’t move the bath, so your taps, tiles and plumbing are left alone. It usually takes one visit, and can be used again the following day. Typical jobs include stains that won’t shift and several chips and rust patches, on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays.
All our work is covered by a one-year guarantee.
- Location
- East Pilton (EH4, EH5, EH3)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How the visit works
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, protect the area, then carry out the work, which generally takes most of the day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- 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.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Preparing for the visit
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
Getting a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
Advice
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Have chips seen to early
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
Where we work around East Pilton
East Pilton is about 2 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Customers in East Pilton get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EH4, EH5 and EH3 is within our area. That includes homes on Ferry Road, Grigor Avenue and Davidson Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around East Pilton: Crewe Toll (1 mile north-west), Craigleith (1 mile south-east), Pilton (1 mile north), Drylaw (1 mile west) and Granton (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Leith (3 miles east), Sciennes (3 miles south-east), Newington (3 miles south-east), Queensferry (6 miles west), Burgh Muir (3 miles south-east) and Timber Bush (3 miles east).
What’s near East Pilton
In East Pilton, that means homes near Edinburgh, King George V Park and Gabrielle Keiller Library. Other local landmarks include Stewart's Melville College (0.9 miles south), St Columba's Parish Church (0.9 miles south-west) and Broughton High School (0.5 miles south-east). East Pilton’s nearest station is Haymarket station, about 1.6 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find Western General Hospital (less than half a mile south) and Craigcrook Castle (1.5 miles south-west). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and Corstorphine Hill.
East Pilton questions
Will it make a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and we clean up when we have finished.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Does re-enamelling smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Are you accredited?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Can pets and children be at home?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for East Pilton. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Something in shot to show the size
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we work on in East Pilton
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
When to call us in East Pilton
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Keep an eye out for any of the following:
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Several chips and rust patches
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Before you book anyone
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How soon you can use it again
- Who turns up on the day
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
Repair or replace in East Pilton?
A replacement often means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and generally a day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why East Pilton customers choose us
- Colour mixed on the day to match
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A fixed quote before you book
Read our pricing and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, and the work is guaranteed.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
