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Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Saughton, Edinburgh
Bath re-enamelling in Saughton without the cost of replacing. Get a fixed price from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is usually cheaper.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Saughton
A re-enamelled bath looks and feels like a new one, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. Whether it’s brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and several chips and rust patches, we can help, whatever the material.
Every repair is covered by our one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Saughton (EH11, EH14, EH12)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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How to care for the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs right away
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Repairing versus replacing in Saughton
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Saughton
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- No need to remove anything
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
Work for landlords and builders
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which matters when someone is living in the home.
We’re used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we will arrange it.
When a repair is not the answer
Honesty matters more than a booking, so here’s what a repair will not do:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
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
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- How many items we do on one visit
- How many areas need work
- The material and finish
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- Natural light rather than flash
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the entire bath
We price from photos so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through, and you’ll get a fixed figure back.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes most of the day, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- Once cured, normally by the next day, the bath is ready.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Clear the area around the damage
Get a quote
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Related advice
Questions from Saughton
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it normally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we will quote them together.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. We resurface it in place, so nothing else is disturbed.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes, we do this regularly. Stripping the old coating adds time, so it’s reflected in the quote.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
When can you do it?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Saughton and the surrounding area
Saughton is about 3 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our work suits any type of property, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Saughton is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
Jobs in EH11, EH14 and EH12 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Saughton Road, Longstone Road and Stenhouse Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. You will find Saughton on the A71, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Saughton: Stenhouse (1 mile north-east), Carrick Knowe (1 mile north), Broomhouse (1 mile west), Parkhead (1 mile south-east) and Longstone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles east), Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (4 miles north-east), Broughton (4 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Around Saughton
In Saughton, that means homes near Saughton Park, Cross Keys Tavern and Forrester High School and the streets around them. You’ll also find Balgreen Primary School (0.9 miles north-east), St Salvador's Episcopal Church (under half a mile north-east) and Merchiston Castle School (1.3 miles south). The closest station to Saughton is Kingsknowe station, about 0.7 miles south. Nearby you’ll also find The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.9 miles west) and Corstorphine Hospital (1 mile north). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
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