Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Ellen's Glen homes
We travel to Ellen's Glen for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A roll-top that is seen better days
Why repair rather than replace?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you are refitting the whole room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Ellen's Glen. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why book with us
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- No extra charge for your area
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Most jobs done in one visit
See our pricing or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Ellen's Glen
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Typical jobs include stains that won’t shift and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean, in basins & shower trays, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths.
Whatever the size of the job, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Ellen's Glen and across Edinburgh.
- Location
- Ellen's Glen (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Towns and villages near Ellen's Glen
What else we do in Ellen's Glen
Our work in Ellen's Glen
Ellen's Glen is about 3 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Clients in Ellen's Glen get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your pictures, then a visit to do the work. We cover 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EH17 and EH16 is covered. Whether you live on Soutra Road, Little Road and Mansion Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Main roads around Ellen's Glen include the A772, which makes travel easy. If you’re just outside Ellen's Glen, we cover Gracemount (1 mile south-west), Liberton (1 mile north-west), Craigour (1 mile north-east), Moredun (1 mile north-east) and Southhouse (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (3 miles north-west), Leith (5 miles north), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north-west), Broughton (4 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Around Ellen's Glen
Around Ellen's Glen, we work in homes near Liberton Parish Church, Liberton High School and Drum Park and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is Shawfair station, roughly 2.4 miles east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.3 miles north-west) and Ellen's Glen House (less than half a mile west). The countryside around Ellen's Glen includes The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
What we can’t put right
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A bath split right through the body
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Ellen's Glen?
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Most people contact us when they notice one of these:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Before you book anyone
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- If travel is included in the price
- What prep work is covered
FAQs for Ellen's Glen
Will there be a smell?
There can be some smell while we work. It fades as everything cures.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Do you work in Ellen's Glen?
We do. We send a technician to Ellen's Glen for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Ellen's Glen?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Tell us what was done before.
Which areas do you work in?
Everywhere in the UK, Ellen's Glen included. Travel is included in the price.
Will the bath be moved?
Not at all. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room masked and ventilated.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What happens on the day
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which typically takes the best part of a day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Landlord and trade work in Ellen's Glen
If you manage property in Ellen's Glen, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Repairs by material
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that is what we repair.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
