Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Parkhead, Edinburgh
Problem with your bath in Parkhead? We repair it in place, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Parkhead
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and acrylic baths, and common reasons people get in touch are lots of chips and rust spots and a roll-top that’s seen better days.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit.
- Location
- Parkhead (EH14, EH11)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
What a repair cannot fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- A bath that is rusted through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- A metal bath with a through crack
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
What we do, step by step
We turn up when we said we would, introduces themselves and checks the damage against your photos first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before we open a single tin. The work itself takes a full day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Preparing for the visit
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Open a window if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Get a quote
For a price in Parkhead, the easiest route is photos: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Send the address, photos and access details and we’ll handle the rest.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
Should you replace it?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and generally one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. The price reflects the work involved, not your postcode. You will see the full price before booking, with nothing added on the day.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Parkhead
- No extra charge for your area
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Colour-matched on site
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our full price list and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
Where we work around Parkhead
Parkhead is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you’re in the middle of Parkhead or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. Parkhead is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Jobs in EH14 and EH11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. Jobs here include addresses on Redhall Road, New Mart Road and Longstone Road. Parkhead is on the A71, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Parkhead: Longstone (1 mile south-west), Redhall (1 mile south-east), Kingsknowe (1 mile south), Chesser (1 mile north-east) and Saughton (1 mile north-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east), Bellevue (4 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Parkhead
Our customers here include homes close to Merchiston Castle School, Saughton Park and Cross Keys Tavern and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include Firrhill High School (1.1 miles south-east), Balgreen Primary School (1 mile north) and Edinburgh (within half a mile west). Parkhead has its own railway station: Kingsknowe station. Nearby you’ll also find War Poets Collection (1.2 miles west) and Merchiston Tower (1.8 miles east). For a walk, there’s Craiglockhart Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Common problems we fix in Parkhead
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.
The things customers usually mention when they call include:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Lots of chips and rust spots
What your quote should include
- Whether they match the colour on site
- What aftercare is recommended
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What prep work is covered
What else we do in Parkhead
FAQs for Parkhead
Is there a call-out fee?
No. Our quotes include travel, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Will you leave a mess?
Dust sheets and masking go down before we start, and tidy up before we leave.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Are you accredited?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across Edinburgh.
What affects the price in Parkhead
Resurfacing from £350. There is no area surcharge for Parkhead. What changes the price is:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
- The type of damage
- How much damage there is
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Quotes from your photos
You can usually get a fixed quote without us visiting. To make it quick:
- Something in shot to show the size
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- What it’s made of, if you know
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
