Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Newstead, Scottish Borders
We travel to Newstead for full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Lots of chips and rust spots
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
What happens on the day
We agree an arrival time beforehand, so you’re not left guessing. On site, it takes most of the day for most jobs. We leave the room clean and you will know when it can be used.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- We remove the old silicone and deep clean the bath.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- Several coats of finish are sprayed on, then it cures until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Let us know which floor the room is on
Ask for 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
About our bath re-enamelling in Newstead
Re-enamelling works especially well on cast iron and steel, and acrylic baths can be resurfaced too. The result is a smooth, even, glossy finish. If you are dealing with an original cast iron bath that needs restoring and thin, worn enamel in places, we can normally put it right, whatever the material.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. Just call us if there’s a problem and we’ll come back.
- Location
- Newstead (TD6)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
When we would advise against a repair
To be straight with you, some problems need a different fix:
- A cast iron or steel bath that’s cracked right through
- Problems we can’t see until an old finish comes off
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Newstead
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition:
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Store bottles off the bath
Rinse the bath and wipe it over after use, especially in hard water areas, so limescale can’t build up.
Worn enamel only gets rougher with time, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Do you need bath re-enamelling in Newstead?
In hard water areas, limescale and the cleaning it needs wear enamel faster, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Look out for any of the following:
- Wear marks under the taps
- A roll-top that is seen better days
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
Questions to ask before you book
- How changes to the job are handled
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Who turns up on the day
Newstead: your questions answered
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Do the materials smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Are there extra charges for Newstead?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
How long does re-enamelling last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Gentle cleaning, no suction mats.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
What do you need from me?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will do the rest.
Where we work around Newstead
Newstead is about 4 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Wherever you are in the TD6 postcode area, we come to you. Our repair technicians cover all 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders. Our jobs stretch from Newstead to Edinburgh (about 31 miles away).
Our technicians cover all of TD6. You’ll find streets such as Main Street, Claymires Lane and Back Road. Other places close to Newstead include Melrose (1 mile west), Gattonside (1 mile north-west), Newtown St Boswells (2 miles south-east), Darnick (2 miles west) and Bowden (2 miles south). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (4 miles west), Hawick (13 miles south), Kelso (10 miles east), Selkirk (7 miles south-west), Jedburgh (10 miles south-east) and Wilton (13 miles south).
Local landmarks in Newstead
For rail, the closest station is Tweedbank station, about 2.5 miles west of the centre. Nearby you’ll also find Commendators House Museum (0.9 miles west) and Castle Holydean (2.9 miles south-west). The countryside around Newstead includes Eildon Hill North and Bemersyde Moss.
What affects the price in Newstead
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- What kind of damage it is
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
Our prices are the same across the UK, with no extra for Newstead. The job itself decides the price: the material, the amount of damage and how many items.
Getting a price from pictures
Before you send pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Details of any past repairs
- The material, if you know it
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price the same day in most cases.
Nearby places to Newstead
Also in Newstead
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most frequently are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
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.
Repair or replace in Newstead?
There are times replacing is better: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you’re refitting the whole room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. 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 make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why us?
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Rooms protected and left tidy
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- Colour-matched on site
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Newstead
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
For anyone letting property in or around Newstead, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
