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Bath Re-enamelling in Southhouse
Bath re-enamelling across Southhouse and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Several chips and rust patches
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Bath re-enamelling in Southhouse, done in place
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. We work on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and the jobs we see most are a bath that stays dull however much you clean it and chips and rust in more than one place.
You’re covered after we leave: our one-year guarantee applies to every job, and we explain what it covers before you book.
- Area
- Southhouse (EH17, EH16)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What we can’t put right
We will always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair won’t do:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Cast iron baths
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Don’t leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Do not leave a chip unrepaired
- Repair dripping taps early
Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Southhouse?
Once enamel loses its gloss, it stains more easily, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. That’s the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Most people get in touch after spotting something like this:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- How the colour is matched
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether the price covers travel
What we do, step by step
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive on time, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and tidy away. Allow most of the day from start to finish. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and how to look after it.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Let us know about parking or access
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Related advice
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. Each job gets its own fixed price. These are the things that affect it:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How hard the colour is to match
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material
The price depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many items we do on one visit. You get a fixed price from your pictures, so there are no surprises on the day.
Send pictures for a quote
Most quotes are done from photos alone. To help us price it:
- The material, if you know it
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- Natural light rather than flash
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
There is no need for us to visit first. Nearly every job can be priced from pictures: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
For landlords and businesses
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which matters when someone is living in the home.
Your questions about bath re-enamelling in Southhouse
What areas do you cover?
We work UK-wide, and that includes Southhouse. Prices don’t change with location.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
How long is the bath unusable?
Generally one day, with the bath ready the day after. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. Anything extra is discussed before we begin.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Can you price it without visiting?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Southhouse?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed quote based on pictures of the damage. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo with your EH17 postcode.
Repair or replace: which is better?
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 much quicker too. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Southhouse
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- We leave the room as we found it
See our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Southhouse and nearby
Southhouse is about 4 miles south-east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH17, we come to you. Southhouse is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Our technicians cover all of the EH17 and EH16 postcode area and the streets around it. From Tor Lane, Soutra Road and Mansion Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Gracemount (1 mile north), Kaimes (1 mile west), Howden Hall (1 mile north-west), Alnwickhill (1 mile north-west) and Ellen's Glen (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (4 miles north-west), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (5 miles north), Greenside (4 miles north), Broughton (4 miles north) and Bellevue (4 miles north).
Near you in Southhouse
Typical jobs here are in homes near Edinburgh, Gracemount High School and Liberton Parish Church, among other places. The closest station to Southhouse is Shawfair station, roughly 2.8 miles north-east. Nearby you’ll also find Liberton Hospital (0.6 miles north) and Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1.8 miles north). Not far away are Blackford Hill and Duddingston Loch.
Also near Southhouse
More services for Southhouse
Different materials, different repairs
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
