Scottish Borders · Scotland
Bath and surface repairs in TD5
Live in TD5? We cover Kelso, Town Yetholm and Eccles and every street in between, repairing in place.
Areas within TD5
What we do in TD5
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Worktop repair
- Coloured suite to white
- Sink & basin repair
- Tile repair
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Send a photo and your postcode for a free, fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
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About bath repair in TD5
You do not need a new bath because of a chip. We fill the damage, shape it to the curve of the bath and refinish it, mixing the colour on the day so the repair is hard to spot. We’re frequently asked to fix chips along the edge of the bath and rust by the waste and overflow, in pressed steel enamel, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel.
It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, protect the area, then carry out the work, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If anything looks different from your photos, we’ll talk to you before going ahead.
- We start by cleaning the damage and taking out loose enamel and rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We tint the finish on the day to suit your bath’s shade of white or colour.
- We build up the finish and polish it into the surrounding enamel.
- We leave it to cure; you can typically use the bath the day after.
Cost
Prices start from £95. We don’t add 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 customers in TD5 choose us
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- One price list for the whole UK
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Ask for a price
To get a price, send a couple of pictures through our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly if a repair is the right fix.
Near you in Kelso
Our customers here include homes close to The Waggon Inn, Free Church and Kelso High School, among other places. A little further out are Kelso Hospital (under half a mile north-west) and Roxburgh Castle (1 mile west).
DIY repairs versus a professional job
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 is not prepared the repair will not last.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What we’re called out for in TD5
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Loose legs, no proper cradle or a floor that gives let the base flex.
Customers normally contact us about:
- Chips along the edge of the bath
- Snagging damage from a refit
- Chips under the taps
- Cracks in an acrylic bath
Aftercare tips
So the finish stays in good condition for years:
- Rinse the bath after use, especially in hard water areas
- Have new chips seen to early
- Check that an acrylic bath doesn’t move when you stand in it
- Protect the bath with a towel when doing jobs nearby
For the first few days, keep heavy bottles off the repaired spot. After that, clean it as you would the rest of the bath, avoiding abrasives.
If an acrylic bath has a crack, stop showering in it until it’s repaired. Each time it flexes, the crack grows, and water can get through to the floor below.
Landlords, agents and businesses in TD5
Hospitality businesses need rooms back in use quickly, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Builders, developers and site managers book us for snagging repairs, fixing chips and scratches before handover so nothing needs replacing. We are CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited.
What affects the price in TD5
Repairs from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How many areas need work
- How hard the colour is to match
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- What the surface is made of
Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is generally a fraction of the price, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Quotes from your photos
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Natural light rather than flash
Upload a picture of the damage and a wider shot of the entire item, and tell us you’re in TD5, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
FAQs for TD5
How do I book?
Use the quote form or ring 0345 017 0787, and we’ll take it from there.
Is it OK to have pets in the house?
Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit and until it has cured. Everywhere else in the home is fine.
Can landlords book you?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you repair something that is been repaired before?
In most cases. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so mention it when you send pictures.
Can you redo an old repair?
Regularly. We strip it out, deal with any rust and repair it again.
When can I have a bath again?
Typically the following day. We will tell you the exact curing time when we finish.
How invisible is a bath repair?
On a bath in good condition, a colour matched repair is very hard to spot. On older, dull enamel the repair can look glossier than the area around it.
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