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Bath Re-enamelling in Lochend
Our technicians come to Lochend for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Nothing is taken out, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Several chips and rust patches
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.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Lochend
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. Our technicians work on cast iron baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths, and people most often call us about brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean.
All our work comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Location
- Lochend (EH7, EH6, EH8)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Lochend?
Enamel does not fail overnight. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths wear the gloss away, starting where water runs and sits.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Stains that will not shift
- Wear marks under the taps
- A coloured bath you want in white
What to look for in a quote
- When it can be used again
- Who will actually do the work
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What happens if they find more damage
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
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About Lochend
Lochend is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH7, we carry out the work at your property. Lochend is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
All of EH7, EH6 and EH8 is covered. We regularly work on streets such as Abbey Lane, Easter Road and London Road and the roads around them. Other places close to Lochend include Meadowbank (1 mile south), Restalrig (1 mile east), Abbeyhill (1 mile south-west), Jock's Lodge (1 mile south-east) and Willowbrae (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include West Coates (3 miles west), Merchiston (3 miles south-west), Queensferry (9 miles west), Southhouse (4 miles south), Gilmerton (4 miles south) and Shandon (3 miles south-west).
What’s near Lochend
In Lochend, that means homes near Lochend Park, St Ninian and Triduana's Church and Leith Academy and the streets around them. Nearby too are McDonald Road Library (0.8 miles west), London Street Primary School (1.1 miles west), 1 pub (0.5 miles south-west) and Mannafields Christian School (within half a mile west). For rail, the closest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1.3 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include St. James Centre (1.2 miles west) and Eastern General Hospital (0.8 miles north-east). The countryside around Lochend includes Whinny Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Landlord and trade work in Lochend
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
How the visit works
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and we start. You can expect it to take most of the day, and we will keep you posted as we go.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Let us know about parking or access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
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What a repair can’t fix
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- A bath split right through the body
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. 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.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- The colour and finish to match
- How many areas need work
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Getting a price from photos
Phone photos are fine, there is no need for anything special. Ensure they show:
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
- Something in shot to show the size
There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Common questions in Lochend
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.
Is repairing better than replacing?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
Do you come to Lochend?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Lochend. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
