East Lothian · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Humbie, East Lothian
Bath re-enamelling across Humbie and nearby, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Where we work around Humbie
Humbie is about 8 miles south-west of Haddington, in East Lothian. Jobs in Humbie are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, and a technician at your door on the day. We work in 48 places in East Lothian. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 15 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH36. We regularly work on streets such as Shillinghill and Kippithill and the roads around them. We also travel to East Saltoun (3 miles north), Wester Pencaitland (4 miles north), Easter Pencaitland (4 miles north), Pencaitland (4 miles north) and Pathhead (4 miles west). We also work in nearby towns such as Musselburgh (10 miles north-west), Haddington (8 miles north-east), Tranent (7 miles north-west), North Berwick (15 miles north), Prestonpans (8 miles north-west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (9 miles north-west).
Around Humbie
Our clients here include homes close to Humbie Parish Church. Well-known places in the area include East Saltoun Old Castle (3.4 miles north). Not far away are Soutra Hill.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Humbie
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is usually the most cost-effective option. There’s no removal, plumbing or tiling involved. Common call-outs are for lots of chips and rust spots and a period or roll-top bath worth keeping, in cast iron baths, acrylic baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Humbie and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Humbie (EH36)
- Area hub
- East Lothian
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed quote. This is what makes a difference:
- What the surface is made of
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A photo taken from further back
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Most clients in Humbie get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
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.
What we cannot put right
To be straight with you, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A bath that is rusted through
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
Common questions in Humbie
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.
Are there extra charges for Humbie?
We don’t add a call-out fee. Your fixed quote includes everything.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. Every job gets a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your EH36 postcode.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Humbie
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details.
What we are called out for in Humbie
Older baths often have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
These are the problems we’re asked about most:
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
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Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Repair dripping taps early
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, so limescale can’t build up.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
How it works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes most of the day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the following day.
How to prepare
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Advice
Repairs by material
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, with the outside refinished as well.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
