Trafford · England
Bath re-enamelling & resurfacing in Ashley, Trafford
Fixed-price bath re-enamelling in Ashley and the surrounding area, done in a single visit in most cases and guaranteed for a year.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A roll-top that’s seen better days
- Several chips and rust patches
Looking after it afterwards
How the surface is treated afterwards matters:
- Stick to gentle, non-abrasive cleaners
- Never use suction bath mats
- Fix dripping taps quickly
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
Give the finish its full curing time before using the bath. After that, a soft cloth and washing-up liquid is all it needs.
Do not try to scrub a worn bath back to shine. It just wears the enamel further.
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Ashley
Most baths are re-enamelled in a day, and you can use the bath the next day. Taps, tiles, panels and plumbing all stay in place. We regularly repair acrylic baths, basins & shower trays and pressed steel baths, and common reasons people contact us are brown or grey marks that don’t clean off and a peeling or bubbling previous coating.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee.
- Area
- Ashley (WA14, WA15)
- County
- Trafford
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Our work in Ashley
Ashley is about 1 mile south-west of Hale, in Trafford. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. Ashley is one of 25 towns and villages in Trafford we cover. Our nearest city page is Manchester, about 10 miles away.
Our technicians cover all of WA14 and WA15. Whether you live on Hough Green and Ashley Road or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Thorns Green (1 mile east), Hale Barns (1 mile north-east), Hale (1 mile north-east), Bowdon (2 miles north-west) and Rostherne (2 miles west). Within a short drive, we also cover Sale (5 miles north), Altrincham (3 miles north), Urmston (7 miles north), Broadheath (3 miles north), Stretford (7 miles north) and Davyhulme (7 miles north).
Near you in Ashley
We visit homes around The Greyhound pub, Saint Ambrose College and St Elizabeth's Church, among other places. There’s a railway station in Ashley itself: Ashley station. Nearby you’ll also find Priory Hospital Altrincham (1 mile north-east) and Ullerwood Castle (1.7 miles east). The countryside around Ashley includes Black Moss Covert Nature Reserve.
- Local facilities include Bowdon Urban District (1.8 miles north-west)
FAQs for Ashley
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. After that, you can carry on with your day.
What does bath re-enamelling cost?
Prices start from £350. We give a fixed price from your pictures. Send a close-up and a photo of the entire item and your postcode.
Will the bath be moved?
No, it stays where it is. We work on the bath in place, with the room protected and ventilated.
What do you need from me?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
How soon can you come?
It depends on the time of year and where you are. We will offer you dates when we send your quote.
Will there be a smell?
There may be a mild smell during the work.
How long does re-enamelling last?
It depends on preparation, use and care. Properly prepared and looked after, it lasts well, and it’s guaranteed for a year.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Usually, if the item is otherwise sound. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Towns and villages near Ashley
What else we do in Ashley
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
Cast iron baths are the classic candidate for re-enamelling. They’re built to last, and only the surface wears, so resurfacing gives them a new life.
What we are called out for in Ashley
By the time a bath is a few decades old, it may have a mix of issues: worn patches, chips, rust spots and stains. Re-enamelling deals with all of them in one go.
The things customers usually mention when they call include:
- Enamel that’s lost its shine and feels rough
- Chips and rust in more than one place
- A period or roll-top bath worth keeping
- An old resurfacing that is failing
Comparing quotes
- How to look after the finish
- How the room is protected while they work
- Whether a trained technician does the job
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
Repair or replace: which is better?
Replacement only makes sense in a few cases: a cracked-through bath, a change of size or shape, or a full refit. In most other cases, resurfacing is the better choice. Prices start from £350. Most people are surprised how affordable a repair is, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why book with us
- We leave the room as we found it
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- A fixed quote before you book
- Same prices wherever you are
Read our prices page and guide to resurfacing and replacement costs.
How we price bath re-enamelling
Prices start from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Access to the area
- The colour and finish to match
- How many items we do on one visit
- What the surface is made of
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed quote
A couple of clear pictures is all it takes. Try to include:
- The material, if you know it
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Any earlier repairs or coatings
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
You don’t 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.
What we do, step by step
There is not much you need to do on the day. Let us in and show us the room, and we will take it from there. The job generally runs to the best part of a day, including clearing up.
- First we look the bath over and confirm the finish.
- Everything around the bath is masked and covered.
- The bath is degreased, repaired and keyed.
- We apply the primer and then the finish coats.
- The masking comes off, we tidy up and tell you when it can be used.
How to prepare
- Open a window if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send a couple of photos using our quote form or call us. We’ll tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Landlords, agents and businesses in Ashley
We carry out planned and one-off repairs for housing associations and facilities teams in Trafford and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
When a repair isn’t the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that will not last, so here’s what a repair cannot put right:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Anything hidden under an old coating, until we remove it
- A metal bath with a through crack
If in doubt, send photos and we will say what we think before booking.
What we work on
- Cast iron baths
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Acrylic baths
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
