Scottish Borders · Scotland
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Gattonside homes
Local coloured bath resurfacing for Gattonside: a fixed quote from pictures, a tidy visit and a one-year guarantee.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
Where we work around Gattonside
Gattonside is about 3 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Customers in Gattonside get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, then a visit to do the work. Our repair technicians cover all 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders, from the larger towns to small villages. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 30 miles away.
Jobs in TD6 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. That includes homes on The Loan, Priors Road and Monkswood and the roads around them. Neighbouring places we cover include Melrose (1 mile south), Darnick (1 mile south-west), Newstead (1 mile south-east), Tweedbank (2 miles west) and Langlee (2 miles west). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (3 miles west), Hawick (13 miles south), Kelso (11 miles east), Selkirk (6 miles south-west), Jedburgh (11 miles south-east) and Wilton (13 miles south).
Near you in Gattonside
In Gattonside, that means homes near Melrose, among other places. Gattonside’s nearest station is Tweedbank station, roughly 1.3 miles west of the centre. Further afield, we also cover the area around Melrose Motor Museum (0.5 miles south-east) and Castle Holydean (3 miles south). Not far away are Eildon Hill North and Bemersyde Moss.
Coloured bath resurfacing in Gattonside without replacing anything
Most suites take one or two days. We resurface the bath, basin and tray in place, so there’s no plumbing or tiling. If you are dealing with selling or letting a home with an old suite and faded or patchy colour, we can help.
You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything is not right, ring us and we will sort it. Care for the new finish like a re-enamelled bath: mild cleaners and no suction mats.
- Where
- Gattonside (TD6)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Cover
- One year on every repair
- Quote
- From £350. Fixed and free, based on photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Repair or replace in Gattonside?
Replacing a coloured suite involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Resurfacing turns it white without taking anything out. Our coloured bath resurfacing starts from £350. Compared with replacing, repairing usually costs far less, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Gattonside
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- Everything repaired in place
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Most jobs done in one visit
Read our prices page and bath cost comparison.
Common problems we fix in Gattonside
Coloured suites were fitted in huge numbers in the 1970s and 80s, and plenty are still in good condition. It’s typically the colour that dates them, not the condition.
Look out for these signs:
- Faded or patchy colour
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
What your quote should include
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Is the price fixed, and does it include VAT?
- Who turns up on the day
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
How it works
Arrival times are agreed in advance, so you know when to expect us. Once we’re there, the work takes a day or two, depending on how many items for most jobs. We leave the room clean and ready to use once it has cured.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- We clean, degrease and repair any chips.
- We prepare the surface and apply a bonding primer.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Each item is left to cure, generally ready the next day.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire suite, include your postcode and send them over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Advice
Also near Gattonside
Other services in Gattonside
Work for landlords and builders
If you manage property in Gattonside, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
We are used to working with agents and managing companies. Just send photos, the address and how to get access.
Can I fix it myself?
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 isn’t prepared the repair will not last.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that’s fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it won’t stop us repairing it. Just mention it when you send pictures, as it can add time.
What we cannot put right
A few problems are outside what a surface repair can do:
- The inside of a toilet bowl, unless we’ve agreed it will last
- Items cracked right through
- Fittings and taps (these are masked, not recoloured)
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before you book.
Surfaces we repair
- Whole bathroom suites
- Coloured shower trays
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
What affects the price in Gattonside
Resurfacing from £350. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- What the surface is made of
- Unusual colours or finishes
- The size and number of damaged areas
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. 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.
Send pictures for a quote
When you take your pictures, these tips help us give you a firm price:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- The material, if you know it
You do not need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Questions from Gattonside
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
What about the toilet?
Ask us. A toilet bowl is constantly wet, so we will advise honestly before quoting.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. We resurface it in white with it left in place.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
In most cases. The old repair comes out first.
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and tidy up before we leave.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Can I get a quote without a visit?
Nearly always. If photos do not show enough, we will ask for another angle.
What happens next?
You’ll get a fixed quote back, plus dates. You are under no obligation.
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