Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Boleside, Scottish Borders
Damaged bath in Boleside? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- An old resurfacing that is failing
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Boleside
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. We regularly repair pressed steel baths, cast iron baths and Victorian roll-tops, and the jobs we see most are lots of chips and rust spots and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it.
You get a one-year guarantee, the same in Boleside as everywhere else we work.
- Location
- Boleside (TD1)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
For landlords and businesses
Letting agents often send us photos 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.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Boleside use us as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Boleside and nearby
Boleside is about 2 miles south of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you’re not left waiting in all day. Boleside is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders we cover. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 29 miles away.
Jobs in TD1 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. We also travel to Tweedbank (2 miles north-east), Galashiels (2 miles north), Langlee (2 miles north-east), Darnick (2 miles east) and Melrose (3 miles east). Larger places within reach include Hawick (12 miles south), Kelso (14 miles east), Selkirk (3 miles south-west), Jedburgh (13 miles south-east), Wilton (11 miles south) and Innerleithen (10 miles west).
Around Boleside
Typical jobs here are in homes near Galashiels Academy, among other places. For rail, the closest station is Galashiels station, roughly 1.8 miles north. Nearby you will also find Borders General Hospital (2.3 miles east) and Old Gala House (1.6 miles north). Not far away are Eildon Mid Hill and Haining Loch.
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Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Holes rusted through the metal
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- A bath split right through the body
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before you book.
Materials we repair
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
Repairing versus replacing in Boleside
When the bathroom is fine apart from the bath’s finish, resurfacing is the simplest answer. Tiles, panels and taps stay put. Prices start from £350. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why book with us
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
- A fixed quote before booking
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
See our prices page and bath cost comparison.
DIY kit or professional repair?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
Boleside questions
Do you cover the entire of the Scottish Borders?
All of the Scottish Borders, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Will it make a mess?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we’ve finished.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You do not need to watch us work.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Of course. Check with your landlord; we can send the quote to them too.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Yes, we do this regularly. Removing the old finish takes extra time, which we include in the price.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Most baths are done in a day and can be used the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You will not be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
How the visit works
Once we’re through the door, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a full day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Taps, tiles and the floor are masked off.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Preparing for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
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Materials and what they mean for the repair
Pressed steel
Steel baths re-enamel well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we pay close attention there.
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Boleside?
Many baths we resurface have simply been well used, and only the surface is worn. Underneath, a cast iron or steel bath is normally as strong as ever.
Most people contact us after spotting something like this:
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Wear marks under the taps
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
What to look for in a quote
- How your room will be protected
- What happens if they find more damage
- How to care for the finish
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
What affects the price in Boleside
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
A repair typically costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Getting a price from photos
Most quotes are done from pictures alone. To make it quick:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
Getting a price is easy: snap the damage close up and then the whole item, send them to us with your postcode, and you’ll get a fixed price back. There is no charge for the quote and you are under no obligation.
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