Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath Re-enamelling for Nisbet homes
Problem with your bath in Nisbet? We put it right where it is, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- Thin, worn enamel in places
About our bath re-enamelling in Nisbet
We resurface cast iron, steel and acrylic baths, including roll-tops and period baths. Several coats of finish go on over a bonding primer, once the bath has been cleaned, repaired and prepared. Common call-outs are for thin, worn enamel in places and a coloured bath you want in white, in cast iron baths, pressed steel baths and Victorian roll-tops.
Every repair comes with our one-year guarantee, wherever you are in the Scottish Borders.
- Location
- Nisbet (TD8)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- A year, on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What affects the price in Nisbet
Resurfacing from £350. You will know the full cost before booking. We take into account:
- The material
- The type of damage
- Unusual colours or finishes
- Doing more than one item at once
A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book.
Send pictures for a quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Where you are, by postcode
- A wider photo showing the whole bath
- Any details about the material
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Also in Nisbet
What we can’t put right
We’ll always be straight with you, so here’s what a repair can’t fix:
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Acrylic that moves when you stand in it
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Pressed steel baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room beforehand. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and get going once we’ve agreed what we’re doing. It typically takes the best part of a day, and you can get on with other things while we’re there.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- Next we degrease the bath and fix chips and rust spots.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- Several coats of new finish are sprayed on.
- The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the next day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
Getting a price
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them to us with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There’s no charge for the quote and no obligation.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Nisbet
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 carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in the Scottish Borders and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Covering Nisbet
Nisbet is about 13 miles north-east of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. Clients in Nisbet get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Nisbet is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders we cover. Our jobs stretch from Nisbet to Edinburgh (39 miles away).
We work across the TD8 postcode area. Neighbouring places we cover include Ancrum (3 miles west), Jedburgh (3 miles south), Roxburgh (4 miles north-east), Heiton (4 miles north-east) and Maxton (5 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (13 miles north-west), Hawick (13 miles south-west), Kelso (6 miles north-east), Selkirk (13 miles west), Wilton (13 miles south-west) and Melrose (10 miles north-west).
Local landmarks in Nisbet
Locally, our jobs take us to homes close to Crailing Parish Church and the streets around them. A little further out are Queen Mary's House (3.4 miles south-west) and Timpendean Tower (3 miles south-west). Not far away are Peniel Heugh and Wooden Loch.
Nisbet: your questions answered
Can I add another job to the visit?
Of course, and it usually saves money. Send pictures of everything together and you will get one combined price.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
On the day, the room should be kept clear of pets and children, so the repair is not disturbed while it cures.
Do you cover Nisbet?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and come to Nisbet. Send pictures and we’ll quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
How soon can you come?
That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we will take it from there.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We hold CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile accreditations.
Can you repair something that’s been repaired before?
Yes, regularly. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as homeowners across the Scottish Borders.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing the bath means a plumber, lifting out the old bath, re-tiling or making good the walls and days without a bathroom. Re-enamelling gives the bath a new finish without moving it. Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. Rather than charging by the hour, we fix the price before we start. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Nisbet
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- Most jobs done in one visit
- Fixed prices from your photos
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
See our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
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 is what we repair.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is normally the cheaper route.
Keeping it looking good
After the repair has cured, a few habits help it last:
- Do not use the bath until it has fully cured
- Have chips seen to early
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
Dry the bath after use if possible, especially in hard water areas, and rinse off any bath products.
Avoid scrubbing a dull bath with abrasive cleaners. It removes more of the surface.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
