Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling in Slateford
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Slateford and across Edinburgh. Free, fixed quotes from your pictures.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
About our bath re-enamelling in Slateford
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, without any of the disruption of replacing it. It’s ideal if you like your bathroom but not the state of the bath. We are frequently asked to fix an outdated colour you’d like to change and an old resurfacing that’s failing, on acrylic baths, Victorian roll-tops and pressed steel baths.
Peace of mind is built in: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we will explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Area
- Slateford (EH14, EH11, EH10)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
What affects the price in Slateford
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed price from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material
- Unusual colours or finishes
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To make it quick:
- A photo taken from further back
- Natural light rather than flash
- Any details about the material
- One sharp close-up of the damage
If you’re in Slateford and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Not sure? Send photos and we will give you a straight answer before booking.
What we work on
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
Slateford and the surrounding area
Slateford is about 2 miles south-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 175 places across Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Here we cover the EH14, EH11 and EH10 postcode area. From Appin Lane, Cowan Road and Ford's Road or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Slateford, we cover Chesser (1 mile west), Gorgie (1 mile north-east), Polwarth (1 mile east), Shandon (1 mile north-east) and Redhall (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (5 miles north-east), Bonnington (4 miles north-east), Greenside (3 miles north-east), Broughton (3 miles north-east), Bellevue (3 miles north-east) and Silvermills (3 miles north-east).
Landmarks near Slateford
Typical jobs here are in homes near Firrhill High School, Saughton Park and Gabrielle Keiller Library. Nearby too are Cross Keys Tavern (0.5 miles south-west), Iain Tomlin School of Music (1.1 miles east), St. Cuthbert's Catholic Church (less than half a mile north-east) and Craiglockhart Primary School (0.6 miles north-east). Slateford has its own railway station: Slateford station. Well-known places in the area include Craiglockhart Hydropathic (0.7 miles south) and Waverley Mall (2.6 miles north-east). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
Looking after it afterwards
Most damage we see is avoidable. A few tips:
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Do not let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.
Don’t try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it needs firm support underneath. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
How the visit works
On the day, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take most of the day. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.
- First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- We leave it to cure, and it’s usually ready the next day.
How to prepare
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole bath, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
Advice
FAQs for Slateford
How soon can you come?
Your quote comes with available dates. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
How do I get a price for bath re-enamelling in Slateford?
Prices start from £350. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
How long is the bath unusable?
Generally one day, with the bath ready the next day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Which areas do you work in?
All of Edinburgh, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
Do you come to Slateford?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Slateford for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Can you make a coloured bath white?
Yes, white is the usual choice. Mention the colour you want when you send photos.
Also in Slateford
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Slateford?
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Contact us if you’ve noticed any of these:
- Wear marks under the taps
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
What to look for in a quote
- How to care for the finish
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- How your room will be protected
- What preparation is included
Repairing versus replacing in Slateford
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, usually one day, with the bath back in use the next day. Prices start from £350. It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Send pictures and you will get a fixed figure.
What you get with us
- No need to remove anything
- Same prices wherever you are
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Take a look at our prices page or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
