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Bath Re-enamelling in Inch
Local bath re-enamelling for Inch: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Stains that will not shift
Bath re-enamelling in Inch without replacing anything
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We are frequently asked to fix chips and rust in more than one place and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we’ve gone.
- Area
- Inch (EH16, EH17, EH9)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Looking after it afterwards
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Inch and the surrounding area
Inch is about 2 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Inch or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Inch is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
We cover every part of EH16, EH17 and EH9. From Ross Road, Lady Road and Orrok Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. We also cover the places around Inch: Bridge End (1 mile north), Cameron Toll (1 mile north-west), Liberton (1 mile south-west), Little France (1 mile east) and Prestonfield (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Leith (4 miles north), Bonnington (3 miles north), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west), Bellevue (3 miles north-west) and Silvermills (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Inch
In Inch, that means homes near Inch Park, Liberton High School and Liberton Parish Church and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include St Margaret's School (0.7 miles north-west) and Liberton Parish Church (0.7 miles south). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (0.7 miles east) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (0.5 miles north-west). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
Other services in Inch
The process
Here’s how a visit typically runs: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, do the job and tidy away. Allow the best part of a day from start to finish. Before leaving, we tell you when it can be used and how to care for it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the following day.
How to prepare
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Getting a price
Most clients in Inch get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
When a repair is not the answer
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
What we work on
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Landlord and trade work in Inch
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and normally a day, with the bath back in use the next day. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. A repair typically costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Inch
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Usually one visit, start to finish
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Inch questions
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. The price only changes if you agree.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
Do you work in Inch?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Inch. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed quote from your pictures. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Inch?
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, and only the surface is worn. The body of the bath is generally perfectly sound.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Several chips and rust patches
Before you book anyone
- Who turns up on the day
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
