Scottish Borders · Scotland
Coloured Bath Resurfacing for Smailholm homes
Coloured bath resurfacing for Smailholm, without a refit. Get a fixed quote from your photos, then we come to you.
- Resurfacing from £350
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
Coloured bath resurfacing in Smailholm, done in place
Everything is resurfaced where it stands, with no new plumbing or tiling. Most suites take one or two days. Common call-outs are for a dated coloured suite you’d like in white and a suite that doesn’t match a new bathroom, across avocado, pampas and pink baths, coloured basins and coloured shower trays.
Every job is backed for twelve months in Smailholm and everywhere else. If something goes wrong with the work, we come back. Treat it like any resurfaced bath: gentle cleaners, no suction mats.
- Where
- Smailholm (TD5)
- Region
- Scottish Borders
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
When a repair is not the answer
In fairness, some problems need a different fix:
- 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)
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Coloured basins
- Avocado, pampas and pink baths
- Coloured shower trays
- Whole bathroom suites
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Repairing versus replacing in Smailholm
Swapping a coloured suite for a white one involves new sanitaryware, a plumber and a tiler. Refinishing it in white changes the colour with everything left in place. Prices start from £350. There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why Smailholm clients choose us
- Work done at your home or business
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No need to remove anything
- A fixed quote before booking
Read our full price list and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
For landlords and businesses
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
If you manage property in Smailholm, we will quote for several properties at once. Send pictures for each one and we’ll price them together.
Common problems we fix in Smailholm
Avocado, pampas and pink suites were everywhere in the 70s and 80s, and many are still sound. It’s normally the colour that dates them, not the condition.
The things clients usually mention when they call are:
- A dated coloured suite you’d like in white
- Faded or patchy colour
- Selling or letting a home with an old suite
- A suite that does not match a new bathroom
What to look for in a quote
- When it can be used again
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How to look after the finish
DIY repairs versus a professional job
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler frequently lifts.
It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
The process
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. We protect the area first, then the job itself takes a day or two, depending on how many items. At the end we talk you through how soon it can be used and how to look after it.
- We protect the room and ventilate it.
- Next we degrease everything and fix chips.
- The surface is prepared and primed.
- We spray on the new finish in white or your chosen colour.
- Once cured, normally by the day after, the suite is ready.
How to prepare
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Keep children and pets away from the room on the day
- Clear the area around the damage
Ask for a price
If you’re in Smailholm and want a price, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. You will get a fixed quote with dates to choose from.
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Smailholm and nearby
Smailholm is about 10 miles east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. Book a date that suits you, and we will give you an arrival time in advance, so you are not left waiting in all day. Smailholm is one of 89 towns and villages in the Scottish Borders we cover. Our nearest city page is Edinburgh, about 34 miles away.
Jobs in TD5 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Neighbouring places we cover include Gordon (4 miles north), Stichill (4 miles east), Maxton (5 miles south-west), St Boswells (5 miles south-west) and Earlston (5 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover 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).
Around Smailholm
Locally, our jobs take us to 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.
Prices and what affects them
Resurfacing from £350. A fixed quote means you know the cost before you book. We take into account:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How many items we do on one visit
The price depends on the type and amount of damage, what it’s made of and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.
Send photos for a quote
Phone photos are fine, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
Pricing is simple: take a close-up of the damage and a photo from further back, send them over with your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote. There is no charge for the quote and no obligation.
Common questions in Smailholm
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. Removing the old work can add time, and that’s in the quote.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. Clear photos let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Landlords are frequently glad to have it sorted.
Do you work in Smailholm?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Smailholm from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Can a coloured bath be made white?
Yes. It’s resurfaced in white where it stands.
What does coloured bath resurfacing cost?
Resurfacing from £350. Every job gets a fixed price from your photos. Send a close-up of the damage and a wider photo and your postcode.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. Nothing extra is done without your say-so.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
