Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Redford, Edinburgh
Bath re-enamelling in Redford without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your pictures, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
When we’d advise against a repair
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A bath that is rusted through
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
Bath re-enamelling in Redford, done in place
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Typical jobs include an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and lots of chips and rust spots, on pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays.
Big or small, it’s backed by a one-year guarantee in Redford and across Edinburgh.
- Area
- Redford (EH13, EH14, EH10)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Redford
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Is there any odour?
There may be a mild smell during the work, which fades afterwards.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it typically saves money. Just add the extra items to your pictures and you’ll get one combined price.
Is there a guarantee?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we are applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Redford
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We will fit around changeovers where we can.
Repair or replace: which is better?
For a sound bath, resurfacing costs far less than replacement, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s much quicker too. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
What you get with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Redford and nearby
Redford is about 2 miles south-west of Merchiston, in Edinburgh. Across the EH13 area, we come to you. We cover 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
All of EH13, EH14 and EH10 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Streets in the area include Redford Road, Patie's Road and Thorburn Road, and we cover them all. Being close to the A720, Redford is simple for us to get to. If you are just outside Redford, we cover Colinton (1 mile west), Colinton Mains (1 mile east), Firrhill (1 mile north-east), Oxgangs (1 mile east) and Greenbank (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Near you in Redford
Around Redford, we work in homes near Army School of Bagpipe Music and Highland Drumming, Firrhill High School and St Johns Colinton Mains Church. Redford’s nearest station is Kingsknowe station, about 1.2 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.7 miles north) and War Poets Collection (2.2 miles north-west). The countryside around Redford includes Craiglockhart Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and then the old filler has to be removed first.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
How the visit works
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. The job typically takes a full day. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
For most jobs, photos are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. You’ll know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- The colour and finish to match
- What the surface is made of
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A picture taken from further back
Upload photos of the damage and one of the whole item, and tell us you are in Redford, and we’ll come back with a fixed quote.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Keeping it looking good
Aftercare is simple, and it makes a real difference:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Repair dripping taps promptly.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
