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Bath Re-enamelling in Ratho
Damaged bath in Ratho? We put it right where it is, match it on site and guarantee the work for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A coloured bath you want in white
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Ratho
When a bath is structurally fine but worn out on the surface, resurfacing is normally the best value. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. Whether it’s thin, worn enamel in places and a roll-top that’s seen better days, we can help, on basins & shower trays, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths alike.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Location
- Ratho (EH28)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
The process
On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take most of the day. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- 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.
Preparing for the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
Getting a price
Send us a photo of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, and tell us you are in Ratho, and we will reply with a fixed price.
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Ratho and nearby
Ratho is about 6 miles east of Livingston, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. Our technicians cover all 175 towns and villages across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 7 miles away.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH28. Local streets include Main Street, Dalmahoy Road and Lidgate Shot, and we cover them all. If you’re just outside Ratho, we cover Ratho Station (1 mile north), Ingliston (1 mile north), Warriston (2 miles south-east), Gogar (2 miles north-east) and Hermiston (2 miles east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (7 miles east), Leith (9 miles north-east), Bonnington (8 miles north-east), Greenside (8 miles east), Broughton (8 miles east) and Bellevue (8 miles east).
Near you in Ratho
Typical jobs here are in homes near Ratho Parish Church and Lady's Well. The closest station to Ratho is Edinburgh Gateway station, roughly 2.7 miles north-east of the centre. Nearby you will also find The Gyle Shopping Centre (2.8 miles north-east) and Illieston Castle (2.4 miles west). The countryside around Ratho includes Dundas Loch and Warklaw Hill.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A metal bath with a through crack
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before you book.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair won’t last.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is typically the cheaper route.
What affects the price in Ratho
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no area surcharge for Ratho. What changes the price is:
- The material and finish
- How much damage there is
- The colour and finish to match
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send photos and you will get a fixed figure.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Details of any past repairs
- Where you are, by postcode
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
If you’re in Ratho and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Ratho
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Edinburgh and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Builders use us to fix snagging damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
Looking after it afterwards
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale can’t build up.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading, and each one adds to the preparation. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.
When to call us in Ratho
The gloss on enamel is thin, and every scrub with an abrasive cleaner takes a little away. Eventually the surface turns porous and stains.
Send us a photo if you notice any of these:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Several chips and rust patches
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A coloured bath you want in white
What to look for in a quote
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How soon you can use it again
- Who will actually do the work
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
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.
Towns and villages near Ratho
Also in Ratho
Ratho: your questions answered
Is the work guaranteed?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. Ask us what it covers when you get your quote.
Is it messy?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we leave the room clean.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Ratho?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You will get a fixed figure before you book.
Can you fix a peeling bath coating?
Yes. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside if you’d like.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
