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Bath Re-enamelling in Niddrie Mains
Local bath re-enamelling for Niddrie Mains: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Several chips and rust patches
About our bath re-enamelling in Niddrie Mains
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Whether it’s wear marks under the taps and a roll-top that’s seen better days, we can help.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Where
- Niddrie Mains (EH15, EH16)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Niddrie Mains
What happens if you find more damage?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there’s more, we’ll tell you before starting.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Niddrie Mains?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up and a picture of the entire item and your postcode.
Are you accredited?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work and until it has cured. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we frequently do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the photos cannot show what we need.
Do you work in Niddrie Mains?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Niddrie Mains. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Repair or replace: which is better?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Nothing else is disturbed. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. We don’t add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Niddrie Mains
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- A fixed quote before you book
- One price list for the entire UK
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
The process
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes most of the day, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Before we arrive
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Ask for a price
Getting a price is easy: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Where we work around Niddrie Mains
Niddrie Mains is about 3 miles east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Niddrie Mains is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
All of EH15 and EH16 is covered. You’ll find streets such as Hay Avenue, Friary Road and Campion Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A6095 and A6106, Niddrie Mains is easy for our technicians to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Bingham (1 mile north-west), Niddrie (1 mile south-east), Greendykes (1 mile south-west), Magdalene (1 mile north-east) and The Wisp (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles west), Leith (4 miles north-west), Bonnington (3 miles north-west), Greenside (3 miles north-west), Broughton (3 miles north-west) and Bellevue (3 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Niddrie Mains
Around Niddrie Mains, we work in homes near Castlebrae Community High School, Edinburgh and Craigmillar Castle Park, among other places. Nearby too are Portobello Library (1.3 miles north) and Duddingston Kirk (1.1 miles west). The closest station to Niddrie Mains is Brunstane station, roughly 0.9 miles north-east. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.7 miles west) and Craigmillar Castle (1 mile south-west). Open spaces near Niddrie Mains include Duddingston Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Have chips seen to early
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Treat the new finish gently at first: let it cure fully, then use mild cleaners only. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface.
When we’d advise against a repair
We won’t take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A bath that is rusted through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
What we’re called out for in Niddrie Mains
Enamel’s shine is only skin deep, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Get in touch if you’ve noticed:
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A coating lifting around the plughole
Comparing quotes
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- How the room is protected while they work
- How the colour is matched
Places near Niddrie Mains
What else we do in Niddrie Mains
For landlords and businesses
Hospitality businesses cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so we keep visits short and tidy. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
If you manage property in Niddrie Mains, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we will price them together.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
