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Bath Re-enamelling for Pilrig homes
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for householders, landlords and businesses in Pilrig. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Bath re-enamelling in Pilrig without replacing anything
We re-enamel a lot of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. Typical jobs include lots of chips and rust spots and worn patches where water runs and sits, in acrylic baths, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months in Pilrig and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Location
- Pilrig (EH6, EH7, EH1)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
What your bath is made of matters
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
What affects the price in Pilrig
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your pictures. The main factors are:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The size and number of damaged areas
- How many items we do on one visit
Rather than charging by the hour, we price the entire job up front. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and combining items on one visit brings it down.
Getting a price from photos
Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
You do not need a survey visit. Nearly every job can be priced from photos: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Our work in Pilrig
Pilrig is about 2 miles north-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Wherever you are in the EH6 postcode area, we come to you. Our technicians cover 175 places in Edinburgh.
All of EH6, EH7 and EH1 is covered. We regularly work on streets such as Fyfe Lane, Haig Lane and Easter Road. Pilrig sits on or near the A900, which makes travel easy. Nearby, we also work in Bonnington (1 mile north), Gayfield (1 mile south-west), Powderhall (1 mile west), Greenside (1 mile south) and Broughton (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Queensferry (9 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles south-east), Southhouse (5 miles south), Gilmerton (5 miles south-east), Shandon (3 miles south-west) and Muirhouse (3 miles west).
Local landmarks in Pilrig
We visit homes around Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce, 23 Elm Row and 2 Montgomery Street pub and Pilrig Dalmeny Street Church, among other places. You’ll also find McDonald Road Library (less than half a mile south), Taylor Gardens (0.7 miles north), London Street Primary School (0.5 miles south-west) and Drummond Community High School (0.5 miles south-west). The closest station to Pilrig is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1 mile south-west. Well-known places in the area include St. James Centre (0.8 miles south-west) and Leith Community Treatment Centre (0.5 miles north). Open spaces near Pilrig include Dunsapie Loch and Salisbury Crags.
When to call us in Pilrig
Sometimes it’s an earlier resurfacing that has failed, peeling around the waste or bubbling. We strip what’s failing and start again.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Several chips and rust patches
Before you book anyone
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether they match the colour on site
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Honest limits
In fairness, there are a few things a repair will not fix:
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in Pilrig
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
How the visit works
We work cleanly and quietly. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a full day. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
How to prepare
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Getting a price
For a price in Pilrig, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
Should you replace it?
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Nothing else is disturbed. Prices start from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why Pilrig customers choose us
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
Take a look at our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Pilrig: your questions answered
Does re-enamelling smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, so we ventilate the room. It fades as the coating cures.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Typically one day, with the bath ready the next day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Pilrig included. Travel is included in the price.
Is the work guaranteed?
Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we’ll ask for another photo.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we are working in. We will tell you when the room can be used again.
Can you price it without visiting?
Nearly always. If pictures do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
Aftercare tips
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Rinse away dyes, oils and bath bombs straight after use, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It removes more of the surface.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
