Aberdeen · Scotland

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Footdee, Aberdeen

Bath re-enamelling for Footdee, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then book a visit.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • A coloured bath you want in white
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Book bath re-enamelling in Footdee

Looking after it afterwards

Once the work has cured, treat it gently:

  • Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
  • Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
  • Don’t leave a chip unrepaired

Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.

If a previous coating is starting to peel, don’t pick at it. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so have it stripped and resurfaced.

About our bath re-enamelling in Footdee

Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Whether it’s wear marks under the taps and a peeling or bubbling previous coating, we can typically put it right.

Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Where
Footdee (AB11, AB24)
County
Aberdeen
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Page updated
23 October 2026

Common questions in Footdee

Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?

Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.

I rent my home. Can I book you?

We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.

It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?

Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.

Will the price change on the day?

If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Aberdeen.

Is it safe with children and pets around?

On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children.

Can I add another job to the visit?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.

DIY kit or professional repair?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.

How it works

There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. Most visits take a full day.

  1. We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
  2. Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
  3. We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
  4. We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
  5. The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.

Before we arrive

  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
  • Have a window or extractor fan available
  • Clear the area around the damage

How to get a price

To get a price, send two or three photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Do you need bath re-enamelling in Footdee?

Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.

People generally call us when they notice one of these:

  • Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
  • A roll-top that is seen better days
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • A peeling or bubbling previous coating

Comparing quotes

  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • What protection goes down before work starts
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • What aftercare is recommended

10 questions to ask before you book

Where we work around Footdee

Footdee is about 1 mile east of New Aberdeen, in Aberdeen. Customers in Footdee get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. We cover 63 places across Aberdeen.

All of AB11 and AB24 is within our area. Whether you live on Abbey Road, Pilot Square and South Square or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Footdee include Torry (1 mile south-west), Balnagask (1 mile south), New Aberdeen (1 mile west), Tullos (1 mile south) and Altens (2 miles south). Within a short drive, we also cover Dyce (6 miles north-west), Portlethen (6 miles south-west), Cults (4 miles south-west), Braeside (3 miles west), Donside Village (3 miles north-west) and West End (3 miles west).

Near you in Footdee

Typical jobs here are in homes near Robert Gordon's College, St Fittick's Church and Torry Academy and the streets around them. You’ll also find Library (1.8 miles north-west), Glenliver Bar (0.7 miles west) and Union Terrace Gardens (1.2 miles west). The closest station to Footdee is Aberdeen station, about 1 mile west. Other landmarks nearby include Aberdeen Castle (0.8 miles north-west) and Aberdeen Science Centre (0.8 miles north-west). Not far away are Gallows Hill and Lower Lake.

Map of Footdee © OpenStreetMap contributors

What your bath is made of matters

Cast iron

Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. 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, and the outside can be refinished too.

Repair or replace: which is better?

If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, so there is no premium for Footdee. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.

Why Footdee clients choose us

  • No need to remove anything
  • One visit for most repairs
  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide

Take a look at our full price list or bath cost comparison.

What a repair can’t fix

Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:

  • A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
  • Holes rusted through the metal
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)

Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.

What we work on

  • Pressed steel baths
  • Acrylic baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Cast iron baths
  • Basins & shower trays

For landlords and businesses

Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

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