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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Greenbank, Edinburgh

Bath re-enamelling across Greenbank and nearby, usually in one visit.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • A bath in a colour that no longer suits
  • A coating lifting around the plughole
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Trusted bath re-enamelling in Greenbank

Aftercare tips

Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:

  • Keep suction mats out of the bath
  • Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
  • Wash away dyes and oils after use
  • Have chips seen to early

Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.

Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.

About our bath re-enamelling in Greenbank

A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Typical jobs include an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and staining under the taps and around the waste, on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths.

Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.

Technician in a mask working on a freestanding roll-top bath
Area
Greenbank (EH10, EH13, EH14)
County
Edinburgh
Warranty
One year on every repair
Quote
From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

Where we work around Greenbank

Greenbank is about 2 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Greenbank is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.

We work across the EH10, EH13 and EH14 postcode area and the streets around it. You will find streets such as Braid Road, Comiston Road and Greenbank Road. Greenbank sits on or near the A702, so getting to you is simple. We also travel to Comiston (1 mile south-east), Firrhill (1 mile west), Oxgangs (1 mile south), Colinton Mains (1 mile south-west) and Morningside (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north), Bellevue (3 miles north) and Silvermills (3 miles north).

Landmarks near Greenbank

Typical jobs here are in homes near Craiglockhart Primary School, Harrison Park and Firrhill High School and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Iain Tomlin School of Music (1.2 miles north) and Edinburgh (under half a mile north-east). The closest station to Greenbank is Slateford station, roughly 1.2 miles north-west. Further afield, we also cover the area around Edinburgh City Hospital (under half a mile west) and Merchiston Tower (1.2 miles north). Green spaces nearby include Duddingston Loch and Craiglockhart Hill.

Map of Greenbank © OpenStreetMap contributors

Materials and what they mean for the repair

Acrylic

We resurface acrylic baths as well, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.

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 the part we put right.

Can I fix it myself?

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, then guarantee it for a year.

If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We remove the old filler and start again, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.

Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Greenbank

The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.

Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:

  • Staining under the taps and around the waste
  • Lots of chips and rust spots
  • Wear marks under the taps
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it

Comparing quotes

  • What the guarantee covers, and for how long
  • Whether the price covers travel
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT

How to compare quotes

What happens on the day

We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. Most visits take a full day, and the room is left clean and tidy.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
  3. The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
  4. We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the following day.

Before we arrive

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Keep a parking space free if you can
  • Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access

Getting a price

For a price in Greenbank, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.

Send photos for a quote

Advice

Repair or replace in Greenbank?

If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is normally much cheaper than replacing it, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access.

Why us?

  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
  • Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • Straight answers about what a repair can do

Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.

When we’d advise against a repair

A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:

  • A bath split right through the body
  • A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
  • Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber

If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.

Materials we work on in Greenbank

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

Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Greenbank

Are you accredited?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.

Can tenants book a repair?

Of course. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes, often. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Is there a call-out fee?

We don’t add a call-out fee. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.

Can you repair something that is been repaired before?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before.

Is there any odour?

Expect a mild smell while we are working, which fades afterwards.

Can I get a quote without a visit?

Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos can’t show what we need.

How do I book?

Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.

How we price bath re-enamelling

Prices start from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Greenbank. The price comes down to:

  • The type of damage
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • Doing more than one item at once

A repair generally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your pictures

You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • One sharp close-up of the damage
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • Your postcode, so we can check dates

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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