Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling in Stenhouse
Bath re-enamelling across Stenhouse and nearby, typically in one visit.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we look at:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether we combine several jobs
- The colour and finish to match
Our prices are the same across the UK, so there is no premium for Stenhouse. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
How to get a fixed quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, include your postcode and send them over. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
Bath re-enamelling in Stenhouse, done in place
After re-enamelling, the bath has a smooth, glossy, new-looking surface, but without the cost and upheaval of a refit. It suits anyone happy with the bathroom apart from the bath. Common call-outs are for several chips and rust patches and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, across pressed steel baths, Victorian roll-tops and acrylic baths.
The work is covered for a year after we finish. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back.
- Area
- Stenhouse (EH11, EH12, EH14)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY kit or professional repair?
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, a professional repair is worth it.
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters. Here’s what we suggest:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
- Repair dripping taps early
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, particularly where water is hard, so limescale cannot build up.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
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When a repair isn’t the answer
Some jobs are not right for a repair, for example:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- A metal bath with a through crack
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Should you replace it?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the whole room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Stenhouse
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Nothing taken out or refitted
Read our pricing or guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
About Stenhouse
Stenhouse is about 2 miles west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Anywhere in EH11, we come to you. Stenhouse is one of 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh where we work.
Our visits in EH11, EH12 and EH14 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You will find streets such as Ford's Road, Elfin Square and Whitson Road, all of which we cover. Stenhouse is on the A71, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Stenhouse: Saughton (1 mile south-west), Carrick Knowe (1 mile north-west), Chesser (1 mile south-east), Parkhead (1 mile south) and Longstone (1 mile south). Further out, 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).
Local landmarks in Stenhouse
We visit homes around Merchiston Castle School, Cross Keys Tavern and Gabrielle Keiller Library, among other places. Also close by are Edinburgh (under half a mile north), Saughton Park (less than half a mile east), Balgreen Primary School (0.6 miles north-east) and Scotus Academy (0.8 miles north). The closest station to Stenhouse is Slateford station, about 0.8 miles south-east of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Corstorphine Hospital (0.8 miles north-west) and Craigcrook Castle (1.6 miles north). The countryside around Stenhouse includes Craiglockhart Hill and Dunsapie Loch.
Common questions in Stenhouse
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Will the price change on the day?
It’s rare, but if it happens we talk to you first. You decide whether to go ahead.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Will there be fumes?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
Do you come to Stenhouse?
Yes. We work across the UK and travel to Stenhouse. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Is there a guarantee?
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee. We’ll explain what it covers when we quote.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Stenhouse?
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and cleaning harder only makes it worse. At that stage, resurfacing is the fix.
Clients usually contact us about:
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Several chips and rust patches
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Stains that will not shift
What to look for in a quote
- What preparation is included
- How the colour is matched
- What happens if they find more damage
- Who turns up on the day
What we do, step by step
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. Everything we use comes in the van with us, put protection down and start once you’re happy with the plan. It normally takes the best part of a day, and you are welcome to carry on with your day while we work.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Let us know which floor the room is on
How to get a price
For a price in Stenhouse, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You’ll get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
Advice
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
