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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Pilton, Edinburgh
Bath re-enamelling across Pilton and nearby, typically in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
Our work in Pilton
Pilton is about 2 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so there is no waiting around. Pilton is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
We work across the EH5, EH4 and EH3 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Ferry Road, Grigor Avenue and Davidson Road. Other places close to Pilton include Crewe Toll (1 mile south), Granton (1 mile north-east), East Pilton (1 mile south), West Pilton (1 mile west) and Edinburgh Waterfront (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles east), Buccleuch (3 miles south-east), Dumbiedykes (3 miles south-east), Sciennes (3 miles south-east), Merchiston (3 miles south-east) and Newington (3 miles south-east).
Around Pilton
Our customers here include homes close to Edinburgh, Stockbridge public library and Stewart's Melville College and the streets around them. Also close by are St Columba's Parish Church (1.1 miles south-west), Ainslie Park High School (0.5 miles north-west) and Starbank Park (1.5 miles east). The nearest railway station is Haymarket station, about 2 miles south of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Craigcrook Castle (1.6 miles south-west) and Western General Hospital (0.7 miles south). Open spaces near Pilton include Corstorphine Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Pilton
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. We regularly repair Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays, and people most often call us about a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit.
- Where
- Pilton (EH5, EH4, EH3)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Pilton
Enamel wears gradually. Abrasive cleaners, limescale and years of use dull the surface, typically first under the taps and around the waste.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- A dull, rough surface that won’t come clean
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- Several chips and rust patches
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
What to look for in a quote
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- What protection goes down before work starts
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- How long it needs to cure
Questions from Pilton
Do you come to Pilton?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Pilton and the rest of Edinburgh. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Does re-enamelling smell?
There is some smell while the coating is applied, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
What happens after I send pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Will the price change on the day?
We will show you and explain before doing anything extra. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
What information do you need?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Is there any odour?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, then carry out the work, which generally takes most of the day. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the area is dry
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
Get a quote
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so the metal is treated and sealed before the repair.
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, removing a heavy bath, making good the walls and tiles and several days without a working bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Our bath re-enamelling starts 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 make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why book with us
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- We leave the room as we found it
Take a look at our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. This is what makes a difference:
- The type of damage
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.
How to get a fixed price
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- The postcode, so we can plan the visit
- Something in shot to show the size
Send us a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you’re in Pilton, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
How to look after the repair
Nothing complicated is needed:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Respect the curing time we give you
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Fix dripping taps quickly.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
When we’d advise against a repair
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, for example:
- A cast iron or steel bath that is cracked right through
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, ensure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it fails, we can still put it right.
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
