Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in New Town, Edinburgh
Bath re-enamelling across New Town and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Why repair rather than replace?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book.
Why us?
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before booking
- Generally one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our bath re-enamelling in New Town
The bath stays where it is, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. It typically takes one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. Whether it’s lots of chips and rust spots and an old resurfacing that’s failing, we can help, whatever the material.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Area
- New Town (EH3, EH1, EH2)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in New Town
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and scrubbing it wears it down further. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Look out for these signs:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- What preparation is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- How many areas need work
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The type of damage
- The material and finish
Instead of hourly rates, we price the whole job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Quotes from your pictures
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Natural light rather than flash
- A photo taken from further back
- What it’s made of, if you know
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
How the visit works
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can carry on at home. Protection goes down first, then the work takes a full day. Before we leave, we explain the curing time and the aftercare.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the following day.
Preparing for the visit
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
How to get a price
Most clients in New Town get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A bath split right through the body
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
Our work in New Town
New Town is about 1 mile north of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We work in all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
We work across EH3, EH1 and EH2 and the streets around it. Whether you live on York Lane, Meuse Lane and Canon Lane or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to New Town include Bellevue (1 mile north-east), Broughton (1 mile east), Canonmills (1 mile north), Greenside (1 mile east) and Gayfield (1 mile east). Larger places within reach include Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east), Slateford (3 miles south-west) and Gracemount (4 miles south-east).
Near you in New Town
In New Town, that means homes near King George V Park, St Cuthbert's Church and The Standing Order pub, among other places. Nearby too are Stockbridge public library (within half a mile north-west), London Street Primary School (0.5 miles north-east), Drummond Community High School (0.5 miles north-east) and Free Church College (less than half a mile south). New Town has its own railway station: Edinburgh Waverley station. Well-known places in the area include Royal Public Dispensary of Edinburgh (0.6 miles south-east) and Waverley Mall (under half a mile south-east). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Salisbury Crags.
- Local churches include St Andrew's and St George's West Church (within half a mile south-east)
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Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
Aftercare tips
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
DIY kit or professional repair?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, it’s worth having it done properly.
New Town questions
Is repairing better than replacing?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we will tell you.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Do you cover New Town?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to New Town for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the entire bath and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Will the bath be moved?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so nothing else is disturbed.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
