Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Kelso homes
Bath re-enamelling for Kelso, without a refit. Send us pictures for a fixed quote, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Worn patches where water runs and sits
Bath re-enamelling in Kelso without replacing anything
Resurfacing renews the entire surface of the bath without a refit. It suits baths that are dull, stained, rough or chipped all over. Whether it’s staining under the taps and around the waste and a bath that stays dull however much you clean it, we can help, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Area
- Kelso (TD5)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Can I fix it myself?
It’s natural to want to try a repair yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
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, a professional repair is worth it.
When to call us in Kelso
A dull surface stains and holds dirt, and scrubbing it wears it down further. That is the point where re-enamelling makes sense.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Stains that won’t shift
- A bath in a colour that no longer suits
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
What to look for in a quote
- How long it needs to cure
- What happens if they find more damage
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
- Who will actually do the work
FAQs for Kelso
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Can pets and children be at home?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. The rest of the house is unaffected.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Typically a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. A badly pitted bath can need a second day.
Will you leave a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Resurfacing from £350. We give a fixed price based on photos of the damage. Send a close-up and a photo of the whole item with your TD5 postcode.
What happens after I send photos?
We look at the pictures and reply with a fixed quote and some dates. If we need another angle, we’ll ask.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Resurfacing from £350. You won’t pay by the hour. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
How to get a fixed quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Please include:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One picture of the whole bath
- Something in shot to show the size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
There is 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.
More services for Kelso
Different materials, different repairs
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s what we repair.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Repairs to cracks are reinforced from the back.
Looking after it afterwards
Aftercare is simple:
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, and rinse away any product left on the surface.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It just wears the enamel further and makes resurfacing more work.
Should you replace it?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: it’s very heavy, may need breaking up, and the replacement can be costly. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of 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 in Kelso
- A fixed quote before you book
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We leave the room as we found it
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
Read our prices page or bath cost comparison.
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, we keep the work contained to the one room. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes a full day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- The bathroom is protected and ventilation set up.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- We repair chips, rust spots and pitting.
- We key the bath and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the day after.
Before we arrive
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
Kelso and the surrounding area
Kelso is about 32 miles south-east of Bonnyrigg, in the Scottish Borders. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 89 places in the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Edinburgh, about 38 miles away.
Every address in TD5 is covered. That includes homes on Horse Market, Station Road and Forestfield and the roads around them. Kelso is on the A698 and A699, which makes it straightforward to reach. Close by, we cover Sprouston (2 miles east), Ednam (2 miles north), Heiton (2 miles south-west), Stichill (3 miles north) and Roxburgh (3 miles south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Galashiels (15 miles west), Jedburgh (10 miles south-west), Duns (13 miles north), Melrose (11 miles west), Earlston (10 miles west) and Lauder (15 miles north-west). Kelso is one of the larger places we cover in the Scottish Borders.
Near you in Kelso
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to The Waggon Inn, Free Church and Kelso High School and the streets around them. Nearby you’ll also find Kelso Hospital (within half a mile north-west) and Roxburgh Castle (1 mile west).
Work for landlords and builders
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.
We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Kelso as well as homeowners. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
