Oldham · England
Bath Re-enamelling in Baretrees
Bath re-enamelling across Baretrees and nearby, done in a single visit in most cases.
- Resurfacing from £350
- A coloured bath you want in white
- A dull, rough surface that will not come clean
Bath re-enamelling at your home in Baretrees
After cleaning, repairing and priming, we spray on the new finish. The preparation is what makes it last, and we take our time over it. Whether it’s worn patches where water runs and sits and lots of chips and rust spots, we can help.
You’re covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we’ll sort it.
- Area
- Baretrees (OL9, OL1, OL2)
- Area hub
- Oldham
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Quotes
- From £350. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
What bath re-enamelling costs
Resurfacing from £350. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- What the surface is made of
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access, and doing several items at once reduces it.
Getting a price from pictures
Almost every job we do is priced from pictures. This is what to send:
- One picture of the entire bath
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Natural light rather than flash
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
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’ll come back to you with a fixed figure.
Repairing versus replacing in Baretrees
Replacing a bath can take several days across several trades. Resurfacing takes one technician and normally a day, with the bath back in use the following day. Prices start from £350. 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.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Baretrees
- Most jobs done in one visit
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
Take a look at our prices page or bath cost comparison.
What your bath is made of matters
Pressed steel
Steel baths and trays have a thin metal body under the enamel. Exposed steel rusts quickly, so we treat and seal the metal before filling.
Acrylic
Acrylic feels warm and is light, but it relies on good support. Cracks are strengthened from behind before the front is finished.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Baretrees
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. Several plots can be done in one visit to keep costs down.
We also carry out snagging repairs for builders and developers, fixing chips and scratches before handover. We hold CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accreditations.
When a repair is not the answer
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- A poorly supported acrylic bath, until it’s firmed up
- Steel that has corroded right through
- Leaking taps or wastes (a plumber’s job)
Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.
Surfaces we repair
- Basins & shower trays
- Victorian roll-tops
- Pressed steel baths
- Cast iron baths
- Acrylic baths
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The process
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. Surfaces nearby are masked off, the work takes the best part of a day, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- The room is masked, protected and ventilated.
- The bath is cleaned, degreased and any chips or rust repaired.
- The surface is prepared and a bonding primer applied.
- We spray on the new enamel finish in several coats.
- The bath is left to cure and can generally be used the day after.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
For a price in Baretrees, pictures are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
Related advice
FAQs for Baretrees
Can I get a quote without a visit?
In nearly every case. If pictures do not show enough, we’ll ask for another angle.
Can you do the outside of a roll-top?
Yes. We can do the inside and outside.
Are you a vetted contractor?
We are accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
Yes. We work for landlords, agents, builders and businesses as well as householders in Baretrees.
How long will the bath be out of use?
One day for most baths and can be used the day after. We give you timings with the quote.
Someone resurfaced my bath and it’s peeling. Can you help?
In most cases. The old coating comes off before we resurface it. Tell us about it when you ask for a quote.
Is my repair covered?
Yes, for a year. If there’s a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Can you resurface a pink bath in white?
Yes. Coloured baths can be resurfaced in white, and the basin and toilet can be done too.
Aftercare tips
Much of the damage we repair could have been avoided. These habits help:
- Don’t let dyes or oils sit on the finish
- Wipe the bath dry after use in hard water areas
- Have chips seen to early
- A dripping tap should be fixed promptly
Treat the new finish gently at first: give it the full curing time, then clean it gently. After that, no abrasives and no suction mats.
Leave a peeling coating alone. Water gets under it and the damage spreads, so have it stripped and resurfaced.
Our work in Baretrees
Baretrees is about 1 mile north-east of Chadderton, in Oldham. Wherever you are in the OL9 postcode area, we come to you. Baretrees is one of 72 places in Oldham where we work. You can also see our page for Manchester, about 6 miles away.
Every address in OL9, OL1 and OL2 is within our area. Local streets include Busk Road, Maple Road and Park Avenue, all of which we cover. Neighbouring places we cover include Busk (1 mile south-east), Nordens (1 mile west), Westwood (1 mile south-east), Northmoor (1 mile south-east) and Cowhill (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Failsworth (3 miles south), Shaw (3 miles north-east), Lees (3 miles east), Hey (3 miles east), Crompton (3 miles north-east) and Uppermill (6 miles east).
Near you in Baretrees
In Baretrees, that means homes near The Radclyffe School, Sun Mill Inn and Chadderton Hall Park, among other places. Other local landmarks include Bare Trees Primary School (less than half a mile north-west) and Church of St Mark (within half a mile south). Baretrees’s nearest station is Mills Hill station, about 1.3 miles west of the centre. Nearby you will also find Royal Oldham Hospital (0.7 miles east) and Werneth Park Lifelong Learning Centre (1.2 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Boating lake and Tandle Hill.
Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 won’t last.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
