Edinburgh · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in West End, Edinburgh
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in West End and the surrounding area, usually in one visit and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Brown or grey marks that do not clean off
Bath re-enamelling in West End, done in place
We don’t move the bath, so the taps, tiles and plumbing are not touched. Most baths are done in one visit, with the bath ready to use the following day. Whether it’s staining under the taps and around the waste and thin, worn enamel in places, we can normally put it right.
We guarantee the work for a year. If something isn’t right in that time, we come back and put it right.
- Area
- West End (EH3, EH11, EH4)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Common questions in West End
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Do you do work for letting agents?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Does re-enamelling smell?
A little, during the work. We set up ventilation and the smell fades as it cures.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
Your quote covers the damage in the pictures. If there is more, we will tell you before starting.
Do you need to take the bath out?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. We will tell you honestly if replacement makes more sense.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in West End
Enamel wears gradually. Years of cleaning, hard water and hot baths dull the surface, typically first under the taps and around the waste.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- Aftercare advice
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
The process
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes most of the day. If anything looks different from your pictures, we will talk to you before going ahead.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- 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.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the following day.
How to prepare
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
- Ensure the room can be ventilated
Get a quote
Pricing is simple: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them over with your postcode, and you will get a fixed price back. There’s no charge for the quote and you’re under no obligation.
Advice
When we’d advise against a repair
Before you book, it’s worth knowing the limits:
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Steel that has corroded right through
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we work on in West End
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
DIY kit or professional repair?
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, and the work is guaranteed.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it doesn’t stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Places near West End
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Repair or replace in West End?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. Otherwise, resurfacing normally wins. Prices start from £350. We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for West End. What changes the price is the job itself: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Why us?
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- We’ll tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
- No need to remove anything
See our prices page or resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
How to look after the repair
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Have chips seen to early
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Respect the curing time we give you
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, as they can stain. Fix dripping taps quickly.
On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. Prices are worked out job by job, from your pictures. What matters most is:
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The material and finish
- The size and number of damaged areas
Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from pictures
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. It helps if you send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.
Different materials, different repairs
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, as long as any rust is dealt with first. Rust around the waste is common on steel, so we check it carefully.
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.
West End and the surrounding area
West End is about 1 mile north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We visit homes and businesses in West End, so nothing has to leave your home. Our repair technicians cover all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh.
Our visits in EH3, EH11 and EH4 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. You’ll find streets such as Duff Road, Dalry Road and Belford Road, all of which we cover. Other places close to West End include Dean Village (1 mile north), Dalry (1 mile south-west), Edinburgh (1 mile south-east), West Coates (1 mile west) and Comely Bank (1 mile north). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (8 miles west), Timber Bush (3 miles north-east), South Portobello (4 miles east), Southhouse (4 miles south-east) and Gilmerton (4 miles south-east). Being one of Edinburgh’s larger places, West End is somewhere we visit frequently.
What’s near West End
In West End, that means homes near Princes Street Gardens, Gabrielle Keiller Library and St Mary's Music School and the streets around them. Also close by are Boroughmuir High School (0.7 miles south), St Cuthbert's Church (less than half a mile east), Ryrie's pub (within half a mile south-west) and Tollcross Primary School (0.5 miles south-east). West End has its own railway station: Haymarket station. Other landmarks nearby include Edinburgh Castle (0.5 miles east) and Edinburgh Castle (0.5 miles east). Not far away are Dunsapie Loch and The New Leaf Co-op.
- Churches close by include 12 Palmerston Place Church (within half a mile south-west)
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
