Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Smailholm, Scottish Borders
Bath re-enamelling in and around Smailholm: a fixed quote from photos, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
Bath re-enamelling in Smailholm 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. If you are dealing with several chips and rust patches and an outdated colour you’d like to change, we can help, whatever the material.
All of our repairs are guaranteed for twelve months, and the guarantee is the same wherever you live. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back.
- Where
- Smailholm (TD5)
- Area hub
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
FAQs for Smailholm
How much does bath re-enamelling cost in Smailholm?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed quote from your photos. Send a close-up and a picture of the whole item and your postcode.
What happens once I’ve sent pictures?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote and the next dates we have.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes. We can resurface a coloured bath in white, and we can do the rest of the suite as well.
How long does re-enamelling take?
Usually one day, with the bath ready the next day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Will the bath be moved?
No. We resurface it in place, so the tiles and taps stay put.
Does re-enamelling smell?
Yes, while we’re applying the finish. Ventilation keeps it down, and it fades as the finish cures.
Can tenants book a repair?
We can work for tenants, landlords or agents. Get your landlord’s agreement first.
Honest limits
A repair isn’t right for every job, including:
- A bath split right through the body
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
- A bath that is rusted through
If in doubt, send pictures and we’ll say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Acrylic baths
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Cast iron baths
How the visit works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes most of the day, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- 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.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the following day.
Before we arrive
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Clear the area around the damage
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Ask for a price
No survey visit is needed: we price from pictures. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
Advice
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best for years:
- Use washing-up liquid and a soft cloth
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Wait for the curing time we give you before the first bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Rust spots on a worn bath get worse with time and make the job bigger. It’s simpler to resurface before they spread.
What affects the price in Smailholm
Prices start from £350. Every quote is fixed and free. What we take into account:
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What the surface is made of
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed quote from your photos, so you know the cost before you book.
Quotes from your pictures
Phone photos are fine. Ensure they show:
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- What it’s made of, if you know
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three pictures using our quote form or ring us. We will say straight away whether it can be repaired.
Smailholm and the surrounding area
Smailholm is about 10 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Our work suits any type of property, from flats and terraces to detached houses and new builds, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 89 places across the Scottish Borders. Our jobs stretch from Smailholm to Edinburgh (34 miles away).
We cover every part of TD5 and the streets around it. Nearby, we also work in Gordon (4 miles north), Stichill (4 miles east), Maxton (5 miles south-west), St Boswells (5 miles south-west) and Earlston (5 miles west). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (10 miles west), Kelso (5 miles east), Selkirk (12 miles south-west), Jedburgh (10 miles south), Duns (14 miles north-east) and Melrose (7 miles west).
Landmarks near Smailholm
Our clients here include homes close to Smailholm Church, among other places. Nearby you will also find Mellerstain House (1.6 miles north) and Kelso Hospital (4.9 miles east). Open spaces near Smailholm include Brotherstone Hill and Bemersyde Moss.
Nearby places to Smailholm
Other services in Smailholm
Should I try a DIY kit first?
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
Cast iron baths are so heavy that repairing in place makes obvious sense. The enamel is the part that wears or chips, and that’s the part we put right.
Pressed steel
Pressed steel baths take a new finish well, once any rust has been treated. Steel frequently rusts by the plughole, so we check it carefully.
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacing a bath normally involves a plumber, a fitter and a tiler. Re-enamelling takes one technician and typically one day, and the bath can be used the day after. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. What we quote from your pictures is what you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Smailholm
- Fixed prices from your photos
- We leave the room as we found it
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Smailholm, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will price them together.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
