Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in West Craigs, Edinburgh
Bath re-enamelling across West Craigs and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
Why repair rather than replace?
Getting a cast iron bath out is hard work: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally 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 West Craigs clients choose us
- Colour-matched on site
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- Same prices wherever you are
Take a look at our pricing and bath cost comparison.
Bath re-enamelling in West Craigs, done in place
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. Our technicians work on acrylic baths, cast iron baths and basins & shower trays, and the jobs we see most are brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a bath in a colour that no longer suits.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there’s a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- West Craigs (EH12)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
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What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- How much damage there is
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The material and finish
- Access to the area
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not your postcode. The full price is agreed before booking.
Quotes from your pictures
When you take your photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the bath, add your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed quote, not an estimate.
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes the best part of a day for most jobs. The room is left tidy and ready to use once it has cured.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- We degrease the bath, fix any damage and key the surface.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- We remove the masking, tidy up and give you the curing time.
How to prepare
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the entire bath, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
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What we cannot put right
It helps to know what we cannot do too:
- Plumbing leaks, which need a plumber
- A bath split right through the body
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
West Craigs: your questions answered
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, often. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do you cover West Craigs?
We do. Technicians travel to West Craigs from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
Is it messy?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we’ll say so.
Will the new finish last?
That depends on preparation and how the bath is treated. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the photos didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in West Craigs?
Older baths frequently have several problems at once: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Resurfacing sorts them out together.
People generally call us when they notice something like this:
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Stains that won’t shift
What your quote should include
- How the room is protected while they work
- When it can be used again
- Aftercare advice
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
Keeping it looking good
Nothing complicated is needed, just a few sensible habits:
- Get any chip repaired quickly
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs straight away
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
Dry the bath after use if possible, particularly with hard water, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface and makes resurfacing more work.
For landlords and businesses
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 is easier on the people living there.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, putting right damage done during fitting so nothing needs replacing. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
West Craigs and the surrounding area
West Craigs is about 4 miles west of West End, in Edinburgh. We travel to clients in West Craigs and nearby villages, so nothing has to leave your home. West Craigs is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Every address in EH12 is within our area. From Niven Road, Windle Road and Gyle Avenue or anywhere nearby, we can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Maybury (1 mile south-east), East Craigs (1 mile north-east), Gogar (1 mile south-west), Bughtlin (1 mile north-east) and Cammo (1 mile north). We also work in nearby towns such as Edinburgh (4 miles east), Leith (6 miles north-east), Bonnington (6 miles east), Greenside (5 miles east), Broughton (5 miles east) and Bellevue (5 miles east).
Landmarks near West Craigs
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Edinburgh and Craigmount High School and the streets around them. There is a railway station in West Craigs itself: Edinburgh Gateway station. Nearby you’ll also find The Gyle Shopping Centre (less than half a mile south) and Craigcrook Castle (2.1 miles north-east). Not far away are The New Leaf Co-op and Corstorphine Hill.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
