Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Swinton, Scottish Borders
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing in Swinton, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
About Swinton
Swinton is about 10 miles west of Berwick-upon-Tweed, in the Scottish Borders. Whether you’re in the middle of Swinton or on the outskirts, we offer exactly the same service: fixed prices, tidy work and a one-year guarantee. Our technicians cover all 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 40 miles away.
Our visits in TD11 work the same way as everywhere else we cover. From Main Street, The Green and Wellfield or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Other places close to Swinton include Leitholm (3 miles south-west), Norham (4 miles east), Scottish Borders (4 miles south), Coldstream (5 miles south) and Duns (5 miles north-west). Further out, we also cover Kelso (11 miles south-west), Eyemouth (12 miles north-east) and Chirnside (6 miles north).
Local landmarks in Swinton
Our customers here include homes close to United Free Church and the streets around them. A little further out are Knoll Hospital (4.7 miles north-west) and Bite-about Pele (3.2 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Lake of the Hirsel.
How we handle bath re-enamelling in Swinton
Cast iron, steel, acrylic, roll-top and period baths can all be resurfaced. The finish is sprayed on in several coats over a bonding primer, after the bath has been cleaned, repaired and keyed. If you are dealing with a period or roll-top bath worth keeping and staining under the taps and around the waste, we can help, on acrylic baths, pressed steel baths and cast iron baths alike.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Swinton and everywhere else. We return to put right any problem with the work.
- Where
- Swinton (TD11)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
DIY repairs versus a professional job
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 usually the cheaper route.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface is not prepared the repair will not last.
Landlord and trade work in Swinton
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in the Scottish Borders and across the UK. A repair avoids taking out and refitting, which is easier on the people living there.
Letting agents frequently send us pictures straight from the inventory. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
Looking after it afterwards
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. A few tips:
- Keep toiletries on a shelf rather than in the bath
- Never use suction bath mats
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Don’t use the bath until it has fully cured
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. From then on, avoid abrasives and suction mats.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Acting earlier keeps the preparation simpler.
When we would advise against a repair
Some jobs are not right for a repair, including:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- An acrylic bath that flexes badly underfoot
- Damage hidden under a previous coating, until it’s stripped back
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
Materials we work on in Swinton
- Acrylic baths
- Cast iron baths
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Basins & shower trays
What we are called out for in Swinton
Previous coatings can fail too, peeling around the waste or bubbling. Failing coatings are stripped back before we resurface.
The things clients usually mention when they call are:
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
- Several chips and rust patches
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Stains that will not shift
Comparing quotes
- What preparation is included
- What aftercare is recommended
- Who turns up on the day
- How changes to the job are handled
Why repair rather than replace?
Replacing a cast iron bath is a big job: they’re heavy, often need breaking up, and a new one is not cheap. Resurfacing in place avoids that entirely. Prices start from £350. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why us?
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
- No extra charge for your area
- Colour mixed on the day to match
Read our pricing or bath cost comparison.
Common questions in Swinton
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Will the new finish last?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Yes, as long as they stay out of the room we’re working in. We will let you know when it’s safe to use again.
Do you resurface freestanding baths?
Yes. Inside and out.
How long will the bath be out of use?
Normally a day, then it’s ready to use the following day. Deeply pitted baths may need a second day.
Is there a smell?
Some odour is normal while we spray, which is why we ventilate the bathroom. It fades as the coating cures.
Do you charge for travel?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed quote covers the visit and the work.
What areas do you cover?
Everywhere in the UK, Swinton included. There is no extra charge for travel.
How the visit works
We turn up when we said we would and checks the damage against your pictures first. Dust sheets and masking tape go down before any work starts. The work itself takes the best part of a day, and the room is left clean and tidy.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- 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 normally be used the following day.
Getting ready for the visit
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
How to get a price
Most customers in Swinton get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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Other services in Swinton
Materials and what they mean for the repair
Cast iron
A cast iron bath is heavy enough that most people never want to move it. Only the enamel surface wears or chips, and that is the part we put right.
Acrylic
Acrylic baths can be resurfaced too, with a coating system suited to acrylic. The bath needs to be firm and well supported.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
