Scottish Borders · Scotland

Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ashiestiel, Scottish Borders

Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Ashiestiel, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.

  • Resurfacing from £350
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
  • A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Surface Doctor technician refinishing the outside of a roll-top bath

Bath re-enamelling near Ashiestiel

Bath re-enamelling in Ashiestiel without replacing anything

We clean, repair and prime the bath before spraying the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, so we don’t cut corners on it. If you’re dealing with a roll-top that’s seen better days and lots of chips and rust spots, we can help, whatever the material.

The work is covered for a year after we finish. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.

Location
Ashiestiel (TD1)
Area hub
Scottish Borders
Guarantee
12 months on all our work
Price
From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
Telephone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Stained basin resurfaced to clean white (before and after)

Where we work around Ashiestiel

Ashiestiel is about 4 miles west of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Clients in Ashiestiel get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Ashiestiel is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders where we work. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 26 miles away.

All of TD1 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. Neighbouring places we cover include Peel (1 mile south-east), Caddonfoot (1 mile east), Clovenfords (1 mile north-east), Broadmeadows (3 miles south) and Yarrowford (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Hawick (13 miles south), Peebles (12 miles west), Selkirk (5 miles south-east), Wilton (13 miles south), Innerleithen (6 miles west) and Melrose (7 miles east).

Landmarks near Ashiestiel

For rail, the closest station is Galashiels station, roughly 4 miles east of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Old Gala House (3.8 miles east). The countryside around Ashiestiel includes Ashiesteel Hill.

Map of Ashiestiel © OpenStreetMap contributors

For landlords and businesses

Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.

For anyone letting property in or around Ashiestiel, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will price them together.

Repairs by material

Pressed steel

Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel often rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.

Acrylic

Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.

Looking after it afterwards

Simple care helps the repair last. Our advice:

  • Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
  • Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
  • Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
  • Repair dripping taps early

Use mild, non-abrasive cleaners, avoid suction bath mats, and keep bottles and razors off the surface.

On a worn bath, rust spots keep spreading. Resurfacing before they spread keeps it simpler.

What bath re-enamelling costs

Prices start from £350. Quotes are free and the price is fixed. What we take into account:

  • Any earlier repairs that need removing first
  • Whether we combine several jobs
  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The material and finish

Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Quotes from your photos

Before you send photos, these tips help us give you a firm price:

  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • Details of any past repairs

There’s no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote.

Common problems we fix in Ashiestiel

Hard water speeds up the wear, and gritty cleaners are the worst culprits.

You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:

  • Several chips and rust patches
  • An old resurfacing that’s failing
  • A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
  • Worn patches where water runs and sits

What your quote should include

  • Who will actually do the work
  • Whether they match the colour on site
  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether the price covers travel

Our hiring checklist

The process

On the day, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a full day. We clean up when we are done and let you know when you can use it again.

  1. First we protect the bathroom and set up ventilation.
  2. The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
  3. We key the surface and put on a bonding primer.
  4. Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
  5. We leave it to cure, and it’s normally ready the day after.

Preparing for the visit

  • Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
  • Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children

Getting a price

Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the entire item, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.

Send pictures for a quote

Related advice

Can I fix it myself?

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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.

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

When a repair isn’t the answer

We won’t take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:

  • Steel that has corroded right through
  • Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
  • A metal bath with a through crack

Not sure? Send pictures and we will give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Basins & shower trays
  • Acrylic baths
  • Victorian roll-tops
  • Pressed steel baths
  • Cast iron baths

FAQs for Ashiestiel

What information do you need?

Some photos, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Will it make a mess?

We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.

Will the bath be moved?

No, it stays where it is. Everything is done in your bathroom, with the room protected and ventilated.

Which areas do you work in?

We work UK-wide, so Ashiestiel is covered. Our prices are the same everywhere.

Does someone need to be in?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Do you hold any accreditations?

We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.

Is repairing better than replacing?

In most cases, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.

Do you work for landlords and businesses?

Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses.

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