Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for St Leonard's homes
We travel to St Leonard's for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
About our bath re-enamelling in St Leonard's
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Our repair technicians work on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and common reasons people contact us are a bath in a colour that no longer suits and an old resurfacing that’s failing.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we’ll come back.
- Area
- St Leonard's (EH8, EH9, EH16)
- 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
Why repair rather than replace?
If the bath is sound, re-enamelling is typically much cheaper than replacing it, when you count removal, plumbing, tiling and decorating. It’s also far quicker. Prices start from £350. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in St Leonard's
- Most jobs done in one visit
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- Everything repaired in place
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
Read our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Repairs by material
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
St Leonard's: your questions answered
Do you cover the entire of Edinburgh?
All of Edinburgh, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Generally, yes. Tell us what was done before.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures don’t show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Is my repair covered?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
Do the materials smell?
A little, depending on the job. Ventilation keeps it to a minimum, and it soon fades.
Do you work in St Leonard's?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to St Leonard's for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What a repair cannot fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- Steel that has corroded right through
- A metal bath with a through crack
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Prices and what affects them
Prices start from £350. We price every job individually. The main factors are:
- How much damage there is
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Access to the area
- What kind of damage it is
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for St Leonard's. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from photos
When you take your pictures, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Something in shot to show the size
- Where you are, by postcode
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
When to call us in St Leonard's
Frequently the bath has just had decades of use. The body of the bath is typically perfectly sound.
Common reasons people in St Leonard's contact us are:
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Wear marks under the taps
- Lots of chips and rust spots
What your quote should include
- Who will actually do the work
- What preparation is included
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- If travel is included in the price
Keeping it looking good
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Avoid suction-cup mats
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
- Do not leave bottles, razors or sponges standing on the surface
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, do not use suction bath mats, and don’t leave bottles or razors standing on the surface.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Moisture gets underneath and makes it worse, so it’s better to have it stripped and redone.
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. It normally takes the best part of a day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the bath is ready.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know about parking or access
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
How to get a price
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you will get a fixed quote back. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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About St Leonard's
St Leonard's is about 1 mile east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. St Leonard's is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh we cover.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH8, EH9 and EH16. Local streets include Dalkeith Road, Salisbury Road and Newington Road. If you’re just outside St Leonard's, we cover Newington (1 mile south-west), Buccleuch (1 mile north-west), Sciennes (1 mile west), Mayfield (1 mile south) and Burgh Muir (1 mile south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north), Queensferry (9 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north), Southhouse (3 miles south), Newhaven (3 miles north) and Gilmerton (3 miles south-east).
Near you in St Leonard's
Typical jobs here are in homes near St Trinnean's School, Duddingston Kirk and National Museums Scotland Library. Also close by are 1 pub (within half a mile south-west), Sciennes Primary School (0.5 miles west), Edinburgh (under half a mile north-west) and Royal Blind School (0.7 miles south). The nearest railway station is Edinburgh Waverley station, roughly 1 mile north-west of the centre. A little further out are Cameron Toll Shopping Centre (1 mile south-east) and Deaconess Hospital (0.5 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Dunsapie Loch.
- Parks and local facilities nearby include The Meadows (0.8 miles west)
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