Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cardrona, Scottish Borders
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Cardrona and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Stains that will not shift
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Cardrona
Re-enamelling is a one-day job for most baths, with the bath ready to use the following day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. Common call-outs are for an old resurfacing that’s failing and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, on pressed steel baths, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we will sort it.
- Area
- Cardrona (EH45, EH44)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- A year, on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Pressed steel
Under the enamel of a steel bath is thin metal. Once a chip exposes it, rust follows quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Common problems we fix in Cardrona
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
You may need us if you’ve spotted:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- Wear marks under the taps
What to look for in a quote
- How soon you can use it again
- What preparation is included
- If travel is included in the price
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
Where we work around Cardrona
Cardrona is about 3 miles east of Peebles, in the Scottish Borders. Book a date that suits you, and you will know when to expect us, so you are not left waiting in all day. We cover 89 places across the Scottish Borders. We work right across the region, from Cardrona to Edinburgh (21 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of the EH45 and EH44 postcode area and the streets around it. Whether you live on Renwick Lane, The Green and Govan's Way or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. We also cover the places around Cardrona: Cardrona Village (1 mile south-east), Innerleithen (2 miles south-east), Peebles (3 miles west), Walkerburn (4 miles east) and Eddleston (6 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Galashiels (12 miles east), Selkirk (12 miles south-east), Melrose (15 miles east), West Linton (12 miles north-west), Lauder (15 miles east) and Langlee (13 miles east).
Around Cardrona
Our customers here include homes close to William Cree Memorial Church, among other places. Nearby you’ll also find Horsburgh Castle (1 mile west) and Hay Lodge Hospital (3.5 miles west). Open spaces near Cardrona include Castle Hill.
Honest limits
We won’t take on work that will not last, so these are the limits:
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand. On site, it takes a full day. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the day after.
How to prepare
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat
- Open a window if you can
Get a quote
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say right away if a repair is the right fix.
Advice
What affects the price in Cardrona
Prices start from £350. We do not charge extra for travel to Cardrona. The price depends on:
- What kind of damage it is
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Access to the area
- How many items we do on one visit
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You will see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.
Send photos for a quote
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what we need:
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We prepare the area properly, mix the colour on site and polish the finish to match, then guarantee it for a year.
For a hairline mark somewhere you will never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
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FAQs for Cardrona
Is there a guarantee?
All our work carries our one-year guarantee. We will explain what it covers when we quote.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. The exact price depends on the damage, so we quote from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Usually a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
Look after it and it lasts. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Of course, and it generally saves money. Just add the extra items to your photos and we’ll quote them together.
Do I have to be there?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time that suits you.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
In most cases. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Keeping it looking good
Most damage we see is avoidable. These habits help:
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Dry the bath after use to stop limescale
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. Then, gentle cleaning with a soft cloth is enough.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
Repair or replace: which is better?
If you like your bathroom but not your bath’s surface, re-enamelling is the least disruptive fix. Nothing else is disturbed. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- A fixed quote before you book
- Work done at your home or business
- A year’s guarantee on all work
See our full price list and bath cost comparison.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
