Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Joppa, Edinburgh
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Joppa, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Looking after it afterwards
Simple care helps the repair last. We recommend:
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
If a previous coating is starting to peel, do not pick at it. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Bath re-enamelling in Joppa without replacing anything
Resurfacing renews the whole surface of the bath without a refit. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. We work on cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are a roll-top that’s seen better days and staining under the taps and around the waste.
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Area
- Joppa (EH15)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Also in Joppa
What we cannot put right
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
What happens on the day
Your technician turns up at the time we agreed with you and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. Most visits take most of the day, and we leave the room as we found it.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s typically ready the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote the same day in most cases.
Related advice
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Joppa. The price reflects:
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many areas need work
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Quotes from your pictures
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Send us pictures of the damage and one of the entire item, with your EH15 postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.
Our work in Joppa
Joppa is about 1 mile east of South Portobello, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH15 postcode area, a technician comes to you. Our repair technicians cover 175 places across Edinburgh.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH15. You’ll find streets such as Joppa Road, Brunstane Road and Milton Road East, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Eastfield (1 mile east), Newcraighall (1 mile south), Musselburgh (2 miles east), Shawfair (2 miles south) and Inveresk (2 miles east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (4 miles west), Broughton (4 miles west) and Bellevue (4 miles west).
Landmarks near Joppa
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Philip's Parish Church, Portobello Library and 47 Figgate Lane pub and the streets around them. Also close by are Portobello High School (1.1 miles west) and Abercorn Park (0.5 miles north-west). Joppa’s nearest station is Brunstane station, about 0.5 miles south-west. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles south-west) and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (2.4 miles south-west). The countryside around Joppa includes The New Leaf Co-op and Duddingston Loch.
When to call us in Joppa
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Stains that won’t shift
- An old resurfacing that is failing
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Questions to ask before booking
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
Landlord and trade work in Joppa
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
Common questions in Joppa
Which areas do you work in?
All of Edinburgh, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It clears as the finish cures.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
When can you do it?
We will give you dates with your quote. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Should you replace it?
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Resurfacing takes one technician and generally a day, and the bath is usable the day after. Prices start from £350. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
What you get with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No extra charge for your area
- Typically one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
