Bath repair in Scottish Borders

Bath repair at your home in the Scottish Borders

You can usually use the bath the next day. We repair just the damaged spot and colour-match it to the bath, which is far cheaper than replacing a fitted bath and the tiles around it. Our technicians work on acrylic, pressed steel enamel and cast iron enamel, and common reasons people get in touch are rust spots where the enamel has gone and chips from dropped bottles, tiles or tools.

Most bath damage comes from something dropped: bottles, shower heads, tiles and tools. On steel and cast iron baths, a chip that reaches the metal will start to rust once water gets in. Acrylic baths, on the other hand, tend to crack if they aren’t properly supported, usually near the taps or the waste.

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job usually takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and let you know when you can use it again.

1. First, the area is cleaned and any loose enamel or rust is removed.
2. Next we fill the damage and sand it smooth and level.
3. The colour is mixed on the spot to match your bath.
4. We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
5. The repair is left to cure, and most baths can be used the next day.

What it costs in the Scottish Borders

Prices start from £95. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before you book.

Why choose Surface Doctor

• Rooms protected and left tidy
• Colour-matched on site
• CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
• We come to you, anywhere in the UK

What your quote should include

• What aftercare is recommended
• How your room will be protected
• How long the guarantee is and what it covers
• How soon you can use it again

Around Galashiels

Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Galashiels, Public House and Galashiels Academy. The nearest railway station is Galashiels station, about less than half a mile north of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Borders General Hospital (2.7 miles south-east) and Castle Holydean (4.4 miles south-east). Not far away are Eildon Mid Hill.