Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Lauriston homes
Damaged bath in Lauriston? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we’d rather say so up front. Repairs won’t solve:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
About our bath re-enamelling in Lauriston
Re-enamelling gives a worn bath a new glossy surface without a refit. It’s the answer when the entire bath is tired rather than one spot. Our technicians work on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths, and common reasons people get in touch are a peeling or bubbling previous coating and a roll-top that’s seen better days.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Location
- Lauriston (EH3, EH1, EH8)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Lauriston
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We come back with a fixed quote, usually with dates to choose from. There’s no obligation to book.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
How do I book?
Send pictures through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
How long does re-enamelling take?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. Send photos with your postcode and we will reply with the earliest dates.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Covering Lauriston
Lauriston is about 1 mile east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We visit clients in Lauriston, so there is no workshop to go to. Lauriston is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
All of EH3, EH1 and EH8 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. From Lothian Road, Forrest Road and Lister Square or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. You will find Lauriston on the A700, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Old Town (1 mile north-east), Marchmont (1 mile south), Buccleuch (1 mile east), Sciennes (1 mile south-east) and Holyrood (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (3 miles south-east), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east) and Muirhouse (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Lauriston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Tollcross Primary School, Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and James Gillespie's High School. You will also find National Museums Scotland Library (less than half a mile north-east), St Cuthbert's Church (0.5 miles north-west), Lauriston Church (less than half a mile west) and The Meadows (under half a mile south). Lauriston’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Edinburgh Dental Institute (under half a mile south) and Waverley Mall (0.6 miles north). The countryside around Lauriston includes The New Leaf Co-op and Salisbury Crags.
- Local pubs include The Beehive Inn (within half a mile north)
Looking after it afterwards
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
What we are called out for in Lauriston
Often the bath has just had decades of use. The body of the bath is usually perfectly sound.
The things customers normally mention when they call include:
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- A coloured bath you want in white
What your quote should include
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Aftercare advice
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Can I fix it myself?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Lauriston
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll arrange it.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Edinburgh and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Other services in Lauriston
What affects the price in Lauriston
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. The main factors are:
- How much damage there is
- What kind of damage it is
- The material and finish
- How easy the damage is to reach
Compared with replacing, repairing normally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
You can take the photos on your phone. Make sure they show:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Any details about the material
To get a price, send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We’ll say immediately if a repair is the right fix.
How the visit works
Your technician turns 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. The work itself takes a full day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Get a quote
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. Quotes are free and no obligation.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
