Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Wilton, Scottish Borders
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing for homes and businesses in Wilton and across the Scottish Borders. Free, fixed quotes from your photos.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Staining under the taps and around the waste
- A coloured bath you want in white
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: if the bath is cracked through, if you want a different size or shape, or if you are refitting the entire room anyway. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Our bath re-enamelling starts from £350. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is usually a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Wilton
- Colour-matched on site
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- One visit for most repairs
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
Take a look at our pricing and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Bath re-enamelling in Wilton, done in place
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day. Nothing is disconnected or removed. Common call-outs are for a roll-top that’s seen better days and lots of chips and rust spots, across Victorian roll-tops, cast iron baths and pressed steel baths.
We guarantee the work for a year. If there is a problem with the repair within the year, we return and sort it.
- Location
- Wilton (TD9)
- County
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Wilton
Wilton is about 1 mile west of Hawick, in the Scottish Borders. Anywhere in TD9, we come to you. Wilton is one of 89 places in the Scottish Borders where we work. We work right across the region, from Wilton to Edinburgh (about 39 miles away).
We cover every part of the TD9 postcode area and the streets around it. Streets in the area include Teviot Road, High Street and Wilton Lane, and we cover them all. Wilton sits on or near the A7, which makes travel easy. Neighbouring places we cover include Hawick (1 mile east), Wilton Dean (1 mile west), Stirches (1 mile north), Burnfoot (1 mile north-east) and Newmill (4 miles south-west). Further out, we also cover Galashiels (13 miles north), Selkirk (9 miles north), Jedburgh (10 miles east), Melrose (12 miles north), Earlston (15 miles north) and Langlee (13 miles north). Wilton is one of the larger places we cover in the Scottish Borders.
Around Wilton
Typical jobs here are in homes near Wilton Parish Church, Hawick High School and The Bourtree pub, among other places. Well-known places in the area include Borders Textile Towerhouse (less than half a mile south-east) and Hawick Community Hospital (less than half a mile south). Open spaces near Wilton include Ashkirk Hill and Williestruther Loch.
What affects the price in Wilton
Resurfacing from £350. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- The type of damage
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How much damage there is
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many items we do on one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
Quotes from your photos
You can usually get a fixed price without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Your postcode, so we can check dates
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- The material, if you know it
For a price in Wilton, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
The process
Nothing needs to be moved out of the room. We bring everything we need with us, lay protective sheets and start once you’re happy with the plan. Most jobs take most of the day, and you can get on with other things while we are there.
- We mask and protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean and degrease the bath and repair any chips or rust.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can typically be used the next day.
How to prepare
- Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
- Let us know about parking or access
Get a quote
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
Related advice
When to call us in Wilton
Older baths frequently have several problems at once: dull areas, chips, rust and staining. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
Common reasons people in Wilton contact us are:
- A coating lifting around the plughole
- An outdated colour you’d like to change
- An original cast iron bath that needs restoring
- Enamel that is lost its shine and feels rough
Before booking anyone
- How changes to the job are handled
- What preparation is included
- Who will actually do the work
- If travel is included in the price
Wilton questions
How long does re-enamelling take?
One day for most baths, ready the day after. We’ll confirm timings when we quote.
How durable is a resurfaced bath?
A well-prepared finish lasts a long time if it’s looked after. Avoid abrasive cleaners and suction mats.
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Usually, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do you come to Wilton?
We do. We send a technician to Wilton for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Landlords are often glad to have it sorted.
Can you change the colour of my bath?
Yes, most people go for white. Tell us what you’d like when you ask for a quote.
What happens once I’ve sent photos?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote with dates.
What your bath is made of matters
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Acrylic
Acrylic is light and warm to the touch, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Also in Wilton
Looking after it afterwards
To keep it looking its best:
- Repair dripping taps early
- A quick wipe after use keeps limescale away
- Store bottles off the bath
- Leave the bath for the full curing time before using it
Wipe the bath dry after use where you can, particularly with hard water, and rinse off any bath products.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and rust spots spread under the surface. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
DIY kit or professional repair?
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
Landlord and trade work in Wilton
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send photos, the address and how to get access and we’ll arrange it.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
