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Bath Re-enamelling in Ravelston
Bath re-enamelling across Ravelston and nearby, typically in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Repair or replace in Ravelston?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, once you add removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating to the price of a new bath. It’s also far quicker. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. What we quote from your photos is what you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Ravelston
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our full price list or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Ravelston
We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. Typical jobs include staining under the taps and around the waste and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, across cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and acrylic baths.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Where
- Ravelston (EH4, EH12, EH1)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Common problems we fix in Ravelston
The gloss on enamel is thin, and abrasive cleaning slowly wears it away. After years of use, the surface becomes porous and stains easily.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Before booking anyone
- Whether the price covers travel
- What prep work is covered
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
- Aftercare advice
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. What matters most is:
- How many items we do on one visit
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
- The type of damage
Compared with replacing, repairing typically costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Getting a price from photos
When you take your photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Where you are, by postcode
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
To get a price, send a couple of photos using our quote form or ring us. We’ll tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
For landlords and businesses
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Ravelston use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.
How to care for the repair
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
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What else we do in Ravelston
DIY kit or professional repair?
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Getting it right first time is normally cheaper.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
Questions from Ravelston
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Generally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Is there a call-out fee?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
What do you need from me?
Send photos through the quote form or call 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Will the price change on the day?
The price is fixed for what the pictures show. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work that clears as it cures.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We’ll tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Where we work around Ravelston
Ravelston is about 2 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Whether you are in the middle of Ravelston or on the outskirts, the service is the same: a fixed price, a tidy visit and a guarantee. We cover 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH4, EH12 and EH1. Whether you live on Columba Road, Gardiner Road and Ellersly Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. You’ll find Ravelston on the A902, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Blackhall (1 mile north-west), Murrayfield (1 mile south), Roseburn (1 mile south-east), Beechmount (1 mile south-west) and Drylaw (1 mile north). Further out, we also cover Leith (4 miles north-east), Bonnington (3 miles north-east), Buccleuch (3 miles east), Pilrig (3 miles east), North Leith (3 miles north-east) and Dumbiedykes (3 miles east).
Around Ravelston
In Ravelston, that means homes near The Mary Erskine School, Saughton Park and St George's School. Nearby too are Murrayfield Parish Church (0.6 miles south-east), Roseburn Bar (0.8 miles south-east), Gabrielle Keiller Library (0.8 miles east) and Balgreen Primary School (1.1 miles south). The closest station to Ravelston is Haymarket station, about 1.2 miles south-east. Other landmarks nearby include Royal Victoria Hospital (0.7 miles north-east) and Waverley Mall (2.2 miles east). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
- Local churches include St Columba's Parish Church (less than half a mile north-west)
How the visit works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we are there, the work takes a full day in most cases. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- 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.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Point us to the nearest place to park
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
