East Lothian · Scotland

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Kingston, East Lothian

Bath re-enamelling across Kingston and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
  • A roll-top that is seen better days
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling for Kingston homes

About our bath re-enamelling in Kingston

After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. Most of the work, and most of the durability, is in the preparation, and we take our time over it. Common call-outs are for an old resurfacing that’s failing and wear marks under the taps, across acrylic baths, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays.

We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.

Roll-top bath being refinished by a Surface Doctor technician
Where
Kingston (EH39)
County
East Lothian
Cover
One year on every repair
Quotes
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Call
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026

Common questions in Kingston

Can you redo someone else’s repair?

Generally, yes. Let us know what was used before and we’ll plan for it.

Will the new finish last?

A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.

Do you come to Kingston?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Kingston and the rest of East Lothian. Send photos and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

Does the bath have to be removed?

No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.

What information do you need?

Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.

How long will the bath be out of use?

Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.

Can a failed resurfacing be redone?

In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Mention it when you send photos.

Are you accredited?

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

Repair or replace in Kingston?

Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, frequently need breaking up, and a new one isn’t cheap. Re-enamelling avoids all of it. Prices start from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with no extras added later.

Why Kingston clients choose us

  • Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
  • One visit for most repairs
  • One-year guarantee on every repair
  • A fixed quote before booking

Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.

DIY kit or professional repair?

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 normally cheaper.

You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.

What a repair can’t fix

A repair is not right for every job, including:

  • Holes rusted through the metal
  • Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
  • Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.

Materials we repair

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

Landlords, agents and businesses in Kingston

Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We can work around your bookings.

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

Prices and what affects them

Prices start from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:

  • How much damage there is
  • The type of damage
  • The material
  • The colour and finish to match

It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.

How to get a fixed price

Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:

  • Natural light rather than flash
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • The material, if you know it
  • One sharp close-up of the damage

If you are in Kingston and want a price, photos are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

Kingston and the surrounding area

Kingston is about 6 miles north of Haddington, in East Lothian. From the centre of Kingston to the outlying streets, the service is the same: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. We work in all 48 towns and villages across East Lothian, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Kingston to Edinburgh (about 19 miles away).

All of EH39 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. If you are just outside Kingston, we cover Dirleton (1 mile north-west), North Berwick (2 miles north-east), Drem (2 miles south-west), Gullane (3 miles west) and Athelstaneford (3 miles south). Larger places within reach include Musselburgh (13 miles south-west), Haddington (6 miles south), Dunbar (9 miles east), Tranent (10 miles south-west), Prestonpans (10 miles south-west) and Cockenzie and Port Seton (9 miles south-west).

Landmarks near Kingston

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to North Berwick High School, among other places. The nearest railway station is North Berwick station, roughly 1.9 miles north-east. Nearby you will also find Edington Cottage Hospital (2.1 miles north-east) and Dick Galloway Archery Museum (1.3 miles west). Open spaces near Kingston include Marl Loch and North Berwick Law.

Map of Kingston © OpenStreetMap contributors

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.

Pressed steel

Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.

What happens on the day

There’s not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will get on with it. Most visits take most of the day, tidy-up included.

  1. We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
  2. The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
  3. We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
  4. We spray several coats of new enamel finish.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the day after.

Before we arrive

  • Make sure the area is dry
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Clear the area around the damage

Ask for a price

The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.

Get a fixed quote

Advice

Do you need bath re-enamelling in Kingston?

Many baths we resurface have simply been well used. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is generally as strong as ever.

It’s worth getting a quote if you see:

  • Worn patches where water runs and sits
  • An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
  • Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
  • Several chips and rust patches

What your quote should include

  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
  • How soon you can use it again
  • How long the guarantee is and what it covers

Choosing a repair company

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