Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Sighthill, Edinburgh
Damaged bath in Sighthill? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
Sighthill and nearby
Sighthill is about 3 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Jobs in Sighthill are booked in like any other job: a fixed quote from pictures, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover 175 places in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH11, EH14 and EH12. Jobs here include addresses on Calder Road, Sighthill Road and Westburn Avenue and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Wester Hailes (1 mile south-east), The Calders (1 mile south-west), Broomhouse (1 mile north-east), Baberton (1 mile south) and Clovenstone (1 mile south-east). Larger places within reach include Edinburgh (3 miles north-east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (5 miles north-east), Greenside (5 miles north-east), Broughton (5 miles north-east) and Bellevue (4 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Sighthill
Typical jobs here are in homes near Edinburgh, Wester Hailes Education Centre and Merchiston Castle School, among other places. The closest station to Sighthill is Wester Hailes station, roughly 0.5 miles south. Further afield, we also cover the area around The Gyle Shopping Centre (1.6 miles north-west) and War Poets Collection (less than half a mile north-west). Open spaces near Sighthill include Craiglockhart Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Sighthill
If your bath is sound but looks tired, re-enamelling is usually the most cost-effective option. It avoids removal, plumbing and re-tiling. We work on pressed steel baths, acrylic baths and basins & shower trays, and common reasons people get in touch are a coloured bath you want in white and brown or grey marks that don’t clean off.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we have gone.
- Area
- Sighthill (EH11, EH14, EH12)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Sighthill
Older baths often have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
People normally call us after spotting one of these:
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
- Wear marks under the taps
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Several chips and rust patches
Questions to ask before booking
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- If travel is included in the price
- What preparation is included
- How long it needs to cure
Should you replace it?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is typically much cheaper than replacing it, 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. Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Sighthill. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why Sighthill clients choose us
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Work done at your home or business
- No extra charge for your area
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair 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’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we’re there. Protection goes down first, then the work takes most of the day. Before we leave, we explain how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Clear the area around the damage
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
How to get a price
To get a price, send a couple of photos through our quote form or call us. We’ll say straight away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
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Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported for the finish to last.
FAQs for Sighthill
What do you need from me?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Send pictures of everything together and we will quote them together.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item and your postcode.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted before the end of a tenancy.
For landlords and businesses
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Edinburgh and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Honest limits
A repair is not always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We cannot fix:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
How to care for the repair
Good habits make a big difference to how long a repair lasts. Here’s what we suggest:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Wash away dyes and oils after use
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale cannot build up.
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.
