England
Bath Re-enamelling in Derby
Our technicians cover 31 towns and villages in Derby for bath re-enamelling, with everything done in place and a one-year guarantee.
Bath re-enamelling across Derby
Full bath re-enamelling and resurfacing. Pick your town below to see the details for your area, and ask for a free quote with photos.
Main towns
Other services in Derby
- Toilet & ceramic chip repair
- Shower tray repair & resurfacing
- Kitchen sink & door repair
- uPVC window & door repair
- Worktop repair
- Bath chip & crack repair
- Wood & laminate floor repair
- Tile repair
- Sink & basin repair
- Bath & shower resealing (mastic)
- Coloured suite to white
- Non-slip bath & shower coating
Postcodes in Derby
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Derby
We re-enamel plenty of period and roll-top baths, which would be difficult and expensive to replace. Resurfacing them in place keeps the original bath. We work on acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and cast iron baths, and the jobs we see most are several chips and rust patches and a dull, rough surface that won’t come clean.
Once we are through the door, we keep the work contained to the one room. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes the best part of a day, depending on what we find, and we finish by cleaning up and talking you through the result.
- We check the bath and agree the finish with you.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- Primer and finish coats are applied.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
Cost
Resurfacing from £350, with every job priced individually. 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 make a difference, and combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down.
Why choose Surface Doctor
- Every repair guaranteed for a year
- One price list for the entire UK
- No need to remove anything
- We leave the room as we found it
Getting a price
Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price.
What’s near Derby
Our clients here include homes close to Alvaston Park, St Chad's Church and Ye Olde Spa Inn Public House and the streets around them. Also close by are Derby St Chad's CofE (VC) Nursery and Infant School (within half a mile west), Derby Cathedral School (0.6 miles east) and Firs Estate School (0.6 miles west). The closest station to Derby is Derby station, roughly 0.7 miles north-east. Further afield, we also cover the area around Royal Crown Derby Museum (within half a mile east) and Derbion (0.5 miles north-east).
Repairs by material
Roll-top and period baths
Freestanding roll-tops can be done inside and out, and the outside can be refinished too.
Cast iron
Re-enamelling suits cast iron baths perfectly. The body lasts for generations; only the enamel wears, so a new finish makes them look new again.
Aftercare tips
A little care keeps the finish looking good. We recommend:
- Rinse off hair dye, oils and bath bombs immediately
- Don’t leave a chip unrepaired
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Keep suction mats out of the bath
Avoid hair dye, bath bombs and oils sitting on the surface, because they can mark the finish. Repair dripping taps promptly.
The longer worn enamel is left, the rougher it gets, and any rust spreads underneath. Resurfacing sooner means less repair work first.
Repair or replace?
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Re-enamelling is one technician, typically one day, and the bath is usable the day after.
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
- How long it needs to cure
- A fixed quote, and whether VAT is included
- Whether the price covers travel
When we’d advise against a repair
We will not take on work that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- Leaks from fittings rather than the bath
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- A metal bath with a through crack
How the damage happens
Often the bath has just had decades of use. The body of the bath is normally perfectly sound.
The most common problems we are called about are:
- A bath that stays dull however much you clean it
- Thin, worn enamel in places
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An old resurfacing that’s failing
Common questions in Derby
Is a repair better than a new one?
Normally, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
Do you hold any accreditations?
We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
Typically, yes. We strip the failing coating and resurface it properly. Mention it when you send pictures.
Can you re-enamel a roll-top bath?
Yes, roll-tops are a big part of our work. The inside is resurfaced, and we can refinish the outside as well.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Can you quote from pictures?
Nearly always. We only ask to see it in person if the pictures cannot show what we need.
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