Dundee · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Lochee homes
Local bath re-enamelling for Lochee: photo quotes, tidy work and a year’s guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Bath re-enamelling in Lochee, done in place
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We’re often asked to fix a peeling or bubbling previous coating and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off, on Victorian roll-tops, acrylic baths and cast iron baths.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Lochee (DD2, DD3)
- Area hub
- Dundee
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairs by material
Acrylic
We resurface acrylic baths as well, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot for the finish to last.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Common problems we fix in Lochee
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
What to look for in a quote
- Aftercare advice
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
- What protection goes down before work starts
Covering Lochee
Lochee is about 1 mile west of Dundee, in Dundee. We agree a date that works for you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We work in 50 places in Dundee, from the larger towns to small villages. We work right across the region, from Lochee to Edinburgh (about 37 miles away).
Jobs in DD2 and DD3 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Local streets include Ancrum Road, High Street and St Ann Lane, and we cover them all. Main roads around Lochee include the A923, which makes travel easy. We also cover the places around Lochee: Dryburgh (1 mile north-west), Balgay (1 mile south-west), Logie (1 mile south), Charleston (1 mile west) and Ardler (1 mile north). Larger places within reach include Broughty Ferry (6 miles east), Monifieth (7 miles east), Barnhill (6 miles east), Pitkerro (3 miles east), Whitfield (3 miles east) and Douglas (4 miles east). Being one of Dundee’s larger places, Lochee sees plenty of our work.
Around Lochee
Around Lochee, we work in homes near Menzieshill High School, Lochee Baptist Church and Balgay Hill and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Scottish School of Contemporary Dance (1.5 miles north-east) and Cox Branch Library (under half a mile south-east). For rail, the closest station is Dundee station, roughly 1.9 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Dudhope Castle (1.2 miles south-east) and Tayside Medical History Museum (1.1 miles south-east). Open spaces near Lochee include Balgay Hill and Trottick Mill Ponds.
Lochee questions
Will there be fumes?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Do you cover Lochee?
We do. We send a technician to Lochee for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
How long does re-enamelling last?
Care for it and it lasts. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
Are there extra charges for Lochee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you repair several things at once?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
When we’d advise against a repair
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
Also near Lochee
Also in Lochee
Repairing versus replacing in Lochee
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, typically one day. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lochee
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- No extra charge for your area
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Take a look at our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Keeping it looking good
Looking after the surface is easy:
- Store bottles off the bath
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Never use suction bath mats
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
Stick to mild, non-abrasive cleaners, don’t use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. 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.
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes the best part of a day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- 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.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
How to get a price
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Related advice
For landlords and businesses
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we will handle the rest.
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
