Midlothian · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Old Pentland homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homeowners, landlords and businesses in Old Pentland. Send pictures for a free, fixed quote.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Old Pentland
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, re-enamelling is usually the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We work on cast iron baths, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays, and common reasons people get in touch are a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Old Pentland (EH20, EH10)
- Region
- Midlothian
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
How it works
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and we start. It normally takes the best part of a day.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
Landlords, agents and businesses in Old Pentland
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We’ll fit around changeovers where we can.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Old Pentland questions
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Do you cover the whole of Midlothian?
Across the UK, and that includes Old Pentland. Prices don’t change with location.
What happens next?
You get a fixed price and available dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. Removing the old work can add time, and that is in the quote.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Does the bath have to be removed?
No. It’s re-enamelled where it stands, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Do you come to Old Pentland?
Yes. We work across the UK and come to Old Pentland and the rest of Midlothian. Send photos and we will quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Old Pentland and nearby
Old Pentland is about 3 miles west of Bonnyrigg, in Midlothian. From the centre of Old Pentland to the outlying streets, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Old Pentland is one of 33 places in Midlothian where we work.
Our visits in EH20 and EH10 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Other places close to Old Pentland include Hillend (1 mile west), Bilston (1 mile south), Loanhead (1 mile east), Burdiehouse (1 mile north-east) and Roslin (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Bonnyrigg (3 miles east), Dalkeith (5 miles east), Penicuik (4 miles south-west), Gorebridge (6 miles south-east), Newtongrange (5 miles east) and Mayfield (6 miles east).
Near you in Old Pentland
We visit homes around 39 Fountain Place and Gracemount High School. For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, about 3.8 miles north-west. Well-known places in the area include Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (3.1 miles north) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (1.2 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Caerketton Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Repair or replace in Old Pentland?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and normally one day, with the bath ready the following day. Prices start from £350. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Old Pentland. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Old Pentland
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Colour-matched on site
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Aftercare tips
Once the work has cured, treat it gently:
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Store bottles off the bath
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
The first few days matter most: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
DIY kit or professional repair?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it will not stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed price from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How much damage there is
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through.
Also in Old Pentland
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Old Pentland
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, normally first under the taps and around the waste.
Clients usually contact us about:
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Wear marks under the taps
Comparing quotes
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How changes to the job are handled
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
