Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Cove, Scottish Borders
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing at your home in Cove, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
Bath re-enamelling in Cove, done in place
Cast iron and steel baths are ideal for re-enamelling, and we can resurface acrylic baths as well. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. We work on Victorian roll-tops, basins & shower trays and acrylic baths, and common reasons people get in touch are an outdated colour you’d like to change and staining under the taps and around the waste.
A one-year guarantee comes with the work, just as it does everywhere we cover.
- Where
- Cove (TD13)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath re-enamelling costs
Prices start from £350. We give every job a fixed price from photos. These are the things that affect it:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material and finish
We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your pictures
Photographing the damage takes a minute. Try to send:
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Something in shot to show the size
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- One picture of the whole bath
Most clients in Cove get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Common questions in Cove
Do you cover Cove?
Yes, we do. We send a technician to Cove for every job, with no extra charge for travel.
Will the new finish last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. With good preparation and gentle cleaning it lasts a long time, and our work is guaranteed for a year.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We come back with a fixed price. You are under no obligation.
Does someone need to be in?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
How do I book?
Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, access to the room.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. Replacement brings removal, refitting and making good, which a repair avoids. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Will it make a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Aftercare tips
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Clean with a soft cloth and mild detergent
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Repair dripping taps early
A quick rinse and wipe after use helps, especially in hard water areas, so limescale cannot build up.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
Different materials, different repairs
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Can I fix it myself?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Doing it properly first is usually the cheaper route.
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
Signs you need bath re-enamelling in Cove
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
Before you book anyone
- How to look after the finish
- How long it needs to cure
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Covering Cove
Cove is about 8 miles south-east of Dunbar, in the Scottish Borders. Anywhere in TD13, a technician comes to you. Cove is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 33 miles away.
Jobs in TD13 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Jobs here include addresses on Lady Hall Road and Toll View. Neighbouring places we cover include Cockburnspath (1 mile south-west), Innerwick (4 miles west), Grantshouse (4 miles south-east), Broxburn (7 miles north-west) and Spott (7 miles west). Larger places within reach include Eyemouth (11 miles south-east), Duns (11 miles south) and Chirnside (11 miles south-east).
Local landmarks in Cove
Our clients here include homes close to Cockburnspath Parish Church, among other places. Other landmarks nearby include Dunglass Castle (0.9 miles west). The countryside around Cove includes Pease Dean.
How it works
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. Once we are there, the work takes most of the day. The room is left tidy and you’ll know when it can be used.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Ask for a price
We price from pictures so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Send them through the quote form, or call 0345 017 0787 if you’d rather talk it through, and we’ll come back with a fixed figure.
Advice
Also near Cove
Other services in Cove
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Cove, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send pictures for each one and we’ll come back with a combined price.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Cove as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it typically costs far less than a refit.
Should you replace it?
A replacement frequently means several trades over several days. Re-enamelling is one technician, generally one day, and the bath is usable the day after. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. A repair normally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Send photos and we’ll give you the exact figure.
Why us?
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Colour-matched on site
- One visit for most repairs
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
