Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Peebles, Scottish Borders
Bath re-enamelling in and around Peebles: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- Several chips and rust patches
When to call us in Peebles
Hard water speeds up the wear, and abrasive cleaners do the most damage.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Brown or grey marks that don’t clean off
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A peeling or bubbling previous coating
What your quote should include
- Whether they match the colour on site
- How soon you can use it again
- Aftercare advice
- The length of the guarantee and what it covers
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Peebles
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. Whether it’s chips and rust in more than one place and an original cast iron bath that needs restoring, we can help, on cast iron baths, acrylic baths and pressed steel baths alike.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone.
- Where
- Peebles (EH45)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. There’s no charge for travel to Peebles. The price depends on:
- Doing more than one item at once
- Access to the area
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- The material and finish
A few things move the price: the amount of damage, the material, access to the area, and how many jobs we do in one trip. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
Good photos mean an accurate price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- A wider photo showing the entire bath
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of pictures using our quote form or call us. We will say right away whether it can be repaired.
Landlord and trade work in Peebles
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Send the address, pictures and access details and we will handle the rest.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, putting right damage done during fitting. We’re CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
Peebles questions
Do you need to take the bath out?
Not at all. We work on the bath in place, with the room masked and ventilated.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Do you cover the whole of the Scottish Borders?
All of the Scottish Borders, and the rest of the UK. Travel is included in the price.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Do I need to be at home?
Yes. We need access to the room while we work, at a time we agree with you.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
When a repair isn’t the answer
It helps to know what we cannot do:
- Problems we cannot see until an old finish comes off
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- A metal bath with a through crack
Send us pictures and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Basins & shower trays
- Acrylic baths
Where we work around Peebles
Peebles is about 20 miles south of Edinburgh, in the Scottish Borders. Jobs in Peebles are booked in like any other job: a fixed price from your photos, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover 89 places across the Scottish Borders. Our jobs stretch from Peebles to Edinburgh (20 miles away).
Every address in EH45 is covered. Local streets include High Street, Kingsland Square and St Michael's Wynd. Peebles is on the A72 and A703, which makes it straightforward to reach. We also cover the places around Peebles: Cardrona (3 miles east), Cardrona Village (3 miles east), Eddleston (4 miles north), Innerleithen (6 miles south-east) and Walkerburn (7 miles east). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (15 miles east), Selkirk (15 miles south-east), West Linton (9 miles north-west) and Clovenfords (13 miles east). As one of the bigger places in the Scottish Borders, Peebles sees plenty of our work.
What’s near Peebles
Typical jobs here are in homes near Peebles High School, Peebles Old Parish Church and County Hotel, among other places. A little further out are Peebles Castle (less than half a mile west) and Hay Lodge Hospital (within half a mile west). Not far away are Ven Law.
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and give it the full curing time. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The trouble is that kit repairs often look fine at first and then fail, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
Repair or replace: which is better?
A refit takes several trades and several days. Re-enamelling takes one technician and typically one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Prices start from £350. Compared with replacing, a repair is normally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Peebles
- No need to remove anything
- Honest advice, even when it means no job
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
Read our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
We can resurface a roll-top inside and out, with the outside refinished as well.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, using a system that bonds to acrylic. It must be solid and not flex underfoot.
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What we do, step by step
When we visit, we arrive at the time we have agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take most of the day. We clean up when we are done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We sheet, mask and ventilate the room.
- Old sealant is cut out and the bath is deep cleaned.
- Chips, rust and pitting are repaired.
- The surface is keyed and primed for the new finish.
- The new finish is sprayed on in several coats and left to cure until the next day.
Preparing for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Open a window if you can
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Getting a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us photos through the quote form. With a clear picture of the damage and one of the whole bath, we can price the job.
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