Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Niddrie homes
Problem with your bath in Niddrie? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, making good the walls and tiles and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling renews the entire surface with the bath left where it is. Prices start from £350. 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 doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why book with us
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- One visit for most repairs
- A fixed quote before booking
See our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Niddrie
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. If you’re dealing with an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough, we can help, on pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and basins & shower trays alike.
All our work is covered by our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in Edinburgh.
- Where
- Niddrie (EH16, EH15, EH22)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Nearby places to Niddrie
Also in Niddrie
Where we work around Niddrie
Niddrie is about 4 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so you’re not left waiting in all day. We cover 175 places across Edinburgh.
Jobs in EH16, EH15 and EH22 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Hay Avenue, Aspen Road and Friary Road, all of which we cover. You will find Niddrie on the A6095 and A6106, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Niddrie Mains (1 mile north-west), Greendykes (1 mile west), The Wisp (1 mile south-west), Bingham (1 mile north-west) and Magdalene (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (4 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (4 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Niddrie
Our customers here include homes close to Portobello Library, Castlebrae Community High School and Edinburgh and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Brunstane station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (1.1 miles south-west) and Morita Museum of Fine Art (2.3 miles west). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Whinny Hill.
Niddrie: your questions answered
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes, frequently. We resurface the inside, and the outside can be refinished too.
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your pictures and we will quote them together.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Is there any odour?
Expect a mild smell while we’re working that clears as it cures.
What affects the price in Niddrie
Prices start from £350. We charge the same across the UK, including Niddrie. What changes the price is:
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The material and finish
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
Quotes from your pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One picture of the entire bath
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a picture from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price. Quotes are free and no obligation.
What your bath is made of matters
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, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
When to call us in Niddrie
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Most people contact us after spotting something like this:
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
What your quote should include
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How the colour is matched
- Who will actually do the work
Keeping it looking good
Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
The first few days matter most: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
Honest limits
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- A bath that’s rusted through
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
Should I try a DIY kit first?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
The process
We begin by going over the job with you. Then the area is sheeted and masked and the work begins. Allow most of the day.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the following day, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Make sure the area is dry
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
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