Midlothian · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Gowkshill, Midlothian
Problem with your bath in Gowkshill? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
Bath re-enamelling in Gowkshill, done in place
The bath stays where it is, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. It generally takes one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. Typical jobs include a bath in a colour that no longer suits and lots of chips and rust spots, across Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths.
You are covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before booking.
- Where
- Gowkshill (EH23)
- Area hub
- Midlothian
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there’s no premium for Gowkshill. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
Why Gowkshill clients choose us
- One visit for most repairs
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Same prices wherever you are
- No need to remove anything
Take a look at our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Towns and villages near Gowkshill
Other services in Gowkshill
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is typically cheaper.
About Gowkshill
Gowkshill is about 2 miles south-east of Bonnyrigg, in Midlothian. Jobs in Gowkshill are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Gowkshill is one of 33 places in Midlothian we cover. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 8 miles away.
Our visits in EH23 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Local streets include The Crescent and Stobhill Road, and we cover them all. Nearby, we also work in Newtongrange (1 mile north), Gorebridge (1 mile south), Mayfield (1 mile north-east), Birkenside (2 miles south) and Easthouses (2 miles north). Larger places within reach include Penicuik (7 miles west), Loanhead (4 miles west), Shawfair (5 miles north), Danderhall (4 miles north-west), Rosewell (3 miles west) and Roslin (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Gowkshill
In Gowkshill, that means homes near Newtongrange Parish Church, The Dean Tavern and Newbattle Community High School. The nearest railway station is Newtongrange station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Midlothian Community Hospital (2 miles north-west) and Dalhousie Castle (1.1 miles west). Open spaces near Gowkshill include Edgelaw Reservoir.
When a repair is not the answer
Not everything can be repaired, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs won’t solve:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
Landlord and trade work in Gowkshill
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Midlothian and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. Everything we use comes in the van with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It normally takes most of the day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Have a window or extractor fan available
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
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Questions from Gowkshill
How long will the bath be out of use?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What information do you need?
Photos of the damage, a photo of the whole bath and your postcode. After that, we just agree a date.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Do you cover Gowkshill?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Gowkshill for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Gowkshill?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
What we are called out for in Gowkshill
Enamel doesn’t fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
The things customers generally mention when they call include:
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A roll-top that is seen better days
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- Aftercare advice
- Whether they match the colour on site
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
How to care for the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Never use suction bath mats
- Store bottles off the bath
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
